The Glendale Cardinals will take on the Westview Knights at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Glendale has given up an average of 10.2 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Glendale is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Thursday. They lost 14-4 to Copper Canyon.
Leonardo Raygoza was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Westview can bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged out Peoria 14-13.
Luis Hernandez was incredible, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Justin Marquez was another key player, going 3-for-5 with three runs, two RBI, and one double.
Westview kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Glendale's loss dropped their record down to 6-10. As for Westview, their victory bumped their record up to 9-14.
Westview's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Glendale has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .461. It's a different story for Westview, though, as they've only averaged .361. Will they be able to contain Glendale's hitters? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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