Tawas Area is 0-3 against Pinconning since April of 2016 but things could change on Friday. The Braves will be playing in front of their home fans against the Spartans at 4:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
As a matter of fact, Tawas Area put up the most runs they have all season on Thursday. They were the clear victors by a 24-6 margin over Atlanta.
Leif Guillotel made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off nine hits (and only one walk). Guillotel was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. He also put up a hit, which was his first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hunter Oliver, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with five runs, seven RBI, and two doubles. Those doubles marked the first that he has hit this season. Marshall Turner was another key player, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with five runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Pinconning earned a 10-6 victory over Farwell on Thursday. The win continues a trend for the Spartans in their matchups with the Eagles: they've now won three in a row.
Pinconning now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Tawas Area, their victory bumped their record up to 2-3.
Tawas Area couldn't quite get it done against Pinconning in their previous meeting back in April of 2018 as they fell 8-5. Can the Braves avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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