The Placer Hillmen will be playing at home against the Florin Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Placer: 2.7, Florin: 2.6) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Last Friday, Placer earned a 7-2 win over Dixon.
Kody Wickwire and Garrett Brink dominated on the mound. Wickwire struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk), while Brink pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks).
At the plate, Placer let Jack Addison and Aiden Geil loose on the outfield. Addison scored two runs while going 3-for-4, while Geil went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Florin gave their fans yet another huge victory on Monday. They put the hurt on Mesa Verde with a sharp 11-1 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Florin.
Mesa Verde's batters probably weren't too happy with Mason McNany, who pitched a no hitter and racked up nine Ks (he gave up two walks). McNany has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Florin got a big performance out of JaLon Johnson, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Johnson is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Martin Vega, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI and a run.
Placer's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-3. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.3 runs per game. As for Florin, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Placer has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 9 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Florin struggles in that department as they've been averaging 10.1 strikeouts per game. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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