The Pearl City Wolves will challenge the Orangeville Broncos at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Pearl City is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
Pearl City had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 14-run drubbing they dealt Orangeville on Tuesday. The Wolves blew past the Broncos 19-5. The victory continues a trend for the Wolves in their matchups with the Broncos: they've now won five in a row.
Jared Runkle looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Those nine strikeouts gave him a new career-high.
Kip Martens
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On the hitting side, Kip Martens was a standout: he got on base in three of his five plate appearances with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Parker Allen was another key player, going 2-for-4 with five RBI, one stolen base, and one double.
Pearl City kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Orangeville is on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6. As for Pearl City, their win bumped their record up to 4-5.
Orangeville's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Pearl City has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .507. It's a different story for Orangeville, though, as they've only averaged .354. Will they be able to contain Pearl City's hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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