Hollins is 8-2 against Boca Ciega since May of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Hollins Royals will head out on the road to challenge the Boca Ciega Pirates at 4:00 p.m. The last four games Hollins has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Last Tuesday, it was close, but Hollins sidestepped Northeast for a 2-1 victory.
Riley McDonald was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched. McDonald has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. McDonald was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in five of his six plate appearances with a home run.
Boca Ciega never got on the board in their matchup on Tuesday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Gibbs on Wednesday. Everything went their way against the Gladiators as they made off with an 11-1 win.
Like Hollins, Boca Ciega also got a great game from a two-way player: Haydin Short. On the mound, he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Short was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Jonathan Anderson Jr. was incredible, going 2-for-2 with two runs, a triple, and a stolen base. Yirvin Medina Suarez was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
Hollins' record is now 7-11. As for Boca Ciega, their victory ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-15.
Hollins took their win against Boca Ciega when the teams last played back in February by a conclusive 15-4. Will Hollins repeat their success, or does Boca Ciega have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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