For the second straight game, Crismon will face off against ALA - Queen Creek. The Rattlers will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against the Patriots at 3:45 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Crismon 3.2, ALA - Queen Creek 3.1) so any runs scored will be well earned.
On Monday, Crismon needed a bit of extra time to put away ALA - Queen Creek. They had just enough and edged out the Patriots 7-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Rattlers have posted since March 24th.
Allan Hackett tossed a big game, tossing seven innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off nine hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Aaden Lopez, who went 3-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. Easton Wilsford was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
ALA - Queen Creek's defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 20-3. As for Crismon, their win bumped their record up to 19-5.
Wednesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Crismon has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .528. However, it's not like ALA - Queen Creek struggles in that department as they've averaged .468. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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