Fruitland had to skate by with only a one-goal margin when they last took the pitch, which might have inspired the three-goal drubbing they dealt Four Rivers on Thursday. The Grizzlies blew past the Falcons 5-2. Broc Bake was a massive factor in the win as he booted in three goals all by himself.
Fruitland was without their leading scorer, Zeke Van Hofwegen, in Thursday's match. With Van Hofwegen sitting this one out, Orlando Gonzalez got some extra time on the pitch (60 vs. his season average of 38).
Fruitland's win bumped their record up to 5-7-1. As for Four Rivers, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-5-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fruitland will host Parma at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Fruitland's defense better be ready for this one: Parma have averaged an impressive 2.8 goals per game this season. As for Four Rivers, they will welcome McLoughlin at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. McLoughlin will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Four Rivers surely won't give up without a fight.
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