Forge Christian is 8-2 against Kent Denver since April of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Saturday. The Forge Christian Fury will head out on the road to challenge the Kent Denver Sun Devils at 11:00 a.m. Forge Christian will be hoping to continue their four-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.
Forge Christian is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Saturday, just like they did against Manual (and have done all season long). Forge Christian was the clear victor by a 19-1 margin over Manual on Thursday. Forge Christian's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Burke Jasa was a major factor no matter where he played. He tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Jasa was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 3-for-5.
In other pitching news, Jeffrey McCord looked comfortable as he tossed 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, Forge Christian got a big performance out of Easton Wilde, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Sam Buerck, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Kent Denver can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They walked away with a 6-2 victory over Jefferson Academy.
Will Goldmanis spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on six hits and racked up ten Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Alex Padalino, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Jack Wilson was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with a home run and two runs.
Forge Christian has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 13 of their last 14 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 17-3 record this season. As for Kent Denver, their record now sits at 5-12.
Forge Christian's speedy runners might be the difference in Saturday's contest. Forge Christian has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Kent Denver, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Forge Christian continue to outrun the ball?
Everything went Forge Christian's way against Kent Denver in their previous meeting back in May of 2023 as Forge Christian made off with a 13-5 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Forge Christian since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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