For the second straight game, Skyline will face off against Hillcrest. Skyline will look to defend their home field on Friday against Hillcrest at 3:30 p.m. Skyline is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
While Skyline's victory against Hillcrest wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. Skyline sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 win over Hillcrest on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Grizzlies have posted against the Knights since March 31, 2022.
Isaac Jensen
| 03/27/25 @ Hillcrest | 5 |
| 03/22/25 @ Boise | 2 |
| 03/15/25 @ Hueneme | 3 |
| 05/06/24 vs Bonneville | 3 |
| 05/04/24 @ Bonneville | 3 |
| + 5 more games |
Isaac Jensen tossed a big game, pitching 4.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2024.
On the hitting side, Skyline's win was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Cooper Jones, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base. That stolen base was Jones' first of the season. Another was Truman Sermon, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Skyline is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 4-4 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.2 runs over those games. Hillcrest is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Skyline has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .445. However, it's not like Hillcrest struggles in that department as they've averaged .467. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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