Horizon Honors has been on the road for two straight, but on Wednesday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Phoenix Christian Cougars at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Horizon Honors: 3.8, Phoenix Christian: 2.5) so any runs scored will be well earned.
On Monday, Horizon Honors earned a 7-4 win over St. Augustine Catholic.
Antonio Arellano and Austin Ragsdale made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Arellano tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Ragsdale pitched five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Arellano scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances, while Ragsdale scored a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Zach Hull was a standout: he scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Richard Fretwell was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Phoenix Christian came tearing into Tuesday's matchup with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Eagles by a score of 5-1. That's two games straight that Phoenix Christian has won by exactly four runs.
Like Horizon Honors, Phoenix Christian also got a great game from a two-way player: Oliver Sierra. He tossed 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Sierra was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Phoenix Christian let Mason Inman and Xavier Gutierrez loose on the outfield. Inman scored two runs while going 2-for-4, while Gutierrez scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Horizon Honors has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 9-3 record this season. As for Phoenix Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 10-1.
Wednesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Horizon Honors has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .435. However, it's not like Phoenix Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .456. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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