The First Flight Nighthawks will challenge the Nash Central Bulldogs at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. First Flight is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.7 runs per game this season.
On Thursday, First Flight got the win against Holmes by a conclusive 9-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Nighthawks have posted against the Aces since April 14, 2022.
The team relied heavily on Everest Ouellette, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Brody Stephens, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Ouellette wasn't the only one making solid contact: First Flight kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. The Nighthawks are a perfect 5-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, Wednesday just wasn't the day for Nash Central's offense. They fell just short of Bunn by a score of 1-0 on Wednesday. The Bulldogs' defeat signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.
Caleb Cox spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on four hits and racked up eight Ks. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than one earned run in seven consecutive appearances.
First Flight is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-6 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.7 runs over those games. As for Nash Central, their loss dropped their record down to 12-4.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Saturday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. First Flight has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 9.5 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Nash Central struggles in that department as they've been averaging 10 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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