For the second straight game, Puckett will face off against Raleigh. The Wolves will be playing in front of their home fans against the Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Puckett is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
Having struggled with five defeats in a row, Puckett turned things around against Raleigh on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-3 victory over the Lions.
For Raleigh's part, Ryder Ivy spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, Raleigh saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Zack Harris, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Raleigh is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-10. As for Puckett, their win bumped their record up to 13-6.
Raleigh's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Puckett hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .336. It's a different story for Raleigh, though, as they've only averaged .217. Will they be able to contain Puckett's hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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