Peetz and Briggsdale are an even 5-5 against one another since March of 2017, but likely not for long. The Peetz Bulldogs will stay at home for another game and welcome the Briggsdale Falcons at 1:00 p.m. in Thursday's first game. Peetz is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
Peetz won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Thursday. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 16-2 walloping at the hands of Merino.
Peetz saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Conner Schumacher, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases.
Meanwhile, Briggsdale came into Friday's contest having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by a 21-3 margin over Weldon Valley. Briggsdale's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Tanner Fiscus made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single hit, only one earned run while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Fiscus was even better at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
In other batting news, Halo Snyder was a standout: he scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played. Wyatt Francis was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Peetz's loss dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Briggsdale, their victory bumped their record up to 2-5.
Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Peetz has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .491. However, it's not like Briggsdale struggles in that department as they've averaged .489. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Peetz might still be hurting after the 20-12 defeat they got from Briggsdale in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Will Peetz have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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