For the second straight game, Canutillo will face off against Horizon. The Eagles will square off against the Scorpions at 2:00 p.m. on Friday.
Canutillo heads in on the heels of a playoff game on Thursday. They came up short against Horizon, falling 8-1. The Eagles' loss signaled the end of their 15-game winning streak.
For Horizon's part, FRANKLIN MILLER spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up 13 Ks. MILLER has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, GEORGE ALBA was incredible, going 1-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of ABRAHAM BARRAZA, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Horizon 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 eight hits in eight consecutive matchups.
Horizon pushed their record up to 18-11 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 4.0 runs on average over those games. As for Canutillo, their defeat dropped their record down to 19-9-1.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Canutillo has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .453. However, it's not like Horizon struggles in that department as they've averaged .447. 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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