After two games on the road, Mosley is heading back home. They will take on the Arnold Marlins at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Mosley: 4.1, Arnold: 1.5) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Mosley gave up the first runs last Tuesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They came out on top against Arnold by a score of 7-3.
Jordan Martinez made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and not a single walk). Martinez has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Martinez was even better at the plate, firing off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while going 3-for-4.
Martinez wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Blake Bowen, who scored a run while going 1-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Jared Kavouras, who scored two runs while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Mosley's victory bumped their record up to 8-10. As for Arnold, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 16-1.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Mosley has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.1 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Arnold struggles in that department as they've been averaging 10.5. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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