For the second straight game, Oak Grove will face off against Prospect. The Eagles will challenge the Panthers at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Oak Grove has three straight wins, Prospect has three straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
Oak Grove will bounce into Friday's matchup after beating Prospect, who they had gone 2-7 against in their nine prior meetings. The Eagles walked away with a 10-5 victory over the Panthers on Thursday.
The team relied heavily on Jacob Lubben, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Noah Vierra was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Oak Grove kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in four consecutive contests.
Prospect's loss dropped their record down to 8-11. As for Oak Grove, the win got them back to even at 10-10.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Oak Grove has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9 hits per game. However, it's not like Prospect struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5.1 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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