Wright has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will square off against the Jeffers Jets at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Wright will bounce into Friday's contest after beating Hurley, who they hadn't topped in six consecutive meetings. Wright won by a run and slipped past Hurley 3-2. That's two games straight that Wright has won by just one run.
Ethan Gallo spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on four hits and racked up 11 Ks.
Meanwhile, Jeffers put the finishing touches on their seventh blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. They put the hurt on L'Anse with a sharp 10-2 victory. Winning may never get old, but Jeffers sure is getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Cody Turner was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and two RBI. He is on a roll when it comes to triples, as he's now hit at least one in the last three games he's played. Bryson Kangas was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Wright pushed their record up to 13-14 with that win, which was their third straight at home. As for Jeffers, their victory bumped their record up to 11-2.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Wright has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .438. However, it's not like Jeffers struggles in that department as they've averaged .464. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Wright suffered a grim 9-3 defeat to Jeffers in their previous matchup last Thursday. Can Wright avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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