For the second straight game, East Bakersfield will face off against West. The Blades will venture away from home to take on the Vikings at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (East Bakersfield has four straight victories, West has six straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
East Bakersfield gave up the first runs on Tuesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They put the hurt on West with a sharp 14-4 win. The Blades might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matches by six runs or more this season.
NOAH FERGUSON was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high. ANGEL SANTILLAN also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
East Bakersfield always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .553. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
The victory got East Bakersfield back to even at 10-10. As for West, their loss dropped their record down to 5-17.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. East Bakersfield has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .442. However, it's not like West struggles in that department as they've averaged .431. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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