The McPherson Bullpups will play host again on Friday to welcome the Carl Albert Titans, where first pitch is scheduled at 1:00 p.m. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (McPherson: 3.5, Carl Albert: 3.7) so any runs scored will be well earned.
If McPherson beats Carl Albert with six runs on Friday, it's going to be the team's new lucky number: they've won their past two matchups with that exact score. McPherson's pitchers stepped up to hand Augusta a 6-0 shutout on Monday.
McPherson let Brock Richardson and Brody Seidl loose on the outfield. Richardson went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI, while Seidl went 3-for-4 with three runs, a triple, and a double. Carter Allen was another key contributor, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two RBI.
Meanwhile, Carl Albert came tearing into Thursday's game with 14 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.9 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They had just enough and edged the Bulldogs out 5-3.
Mason Avery spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on five hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Easton Perkins was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Mister Randle, who went 2-for-2 with an RBI.
McPherson has been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine matches, which provided a nice bump to their 13-4 record this season. As for Carl Albert, they pushed their record up to 28-6 with that victory, which was their sixth straight on the road.
Friday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. McPherson hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .323. However, it's not like Carl Albert struggles in that department as they've averaged .368. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
McPherson suffered a grim 16-8 defeat to Carl Albert in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Can McPherson avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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