The Groesbeck Goats will venture away from home to square off against the Elkhart Elks at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Groesbeck's pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so Elkhart's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
On Tuesday, Groesbeck earned an 8-4 win over Buffalo.
The team relied heavily on Jaxon Jones, who scored two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Reid Stevens also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Meanwhile, Elkhart sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 victory over Buffalo on Friday.
Cole Horton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four earned runs on four hits and racked up eight Ks. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Elkhart is 2-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 6-9 otherwise.
Groesbeck's record now sits at 9-4-1. As for Elkhart, their record is now 8-10.
Elkhart's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Groesbeck has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .433. It's a different story for Elkhart, though, as they've only averaged .361. Will they be able to contain Groesbeck's hitters?
Groesbeck took their win against Elkhart when the teams last played on March 5th by a conclusive 14-1. Will Groesbeck repeat their success, or does Elkhart has a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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