Gates Chili has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will face off against the Rush-Henrietta Royal Comets at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Gates Chili lost 11-2 to Webster Thomas on Thursday.
Gates Chili saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jaylen Givens, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Rush-Henrietta came up short against Victor on Wednesday and fell 10-5. The loss continues a trend for Rush-Henrietta in their matchups with Victor: they've now lost five in a row.
Even though they lost, Rush-Henrietta was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .406. That's the best batting average they've managed all season.
Gates Chili has traveled a rocky road recently having lost ten of their last 11 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-14 record this season. As for Rush-Henrietta, their record now sits at 5-12.
Gates Chili couldn't quite finish off Rush-Henrietta when the teams last played back in May of 2023 and fell 4-2. Can Gates Chili avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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