For the second straight game, Santiago will face off against Bolsa Grande. The Cavaliers will be playing at home against the Matadors at 3:15 p.m. on Friday.
On Tuesday, Santiago didn't have quite enough to beat Bolsa Grande and fell 12-11. The Cavaliers have struggled against the Matadors recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost meeting.
For Bolsa Grande's part, Mikey Haley Jr. made a big impact no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over 5.2 innings pitched. Haley Jr. was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with five RBI, one triple, and one run.
In other batting news, Nick Vazquez was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three runs and one double. Samuel Montes De Oca was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and two runs.
Bolsa Grande kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in seven consecutive matches.
Bolsa Grande's win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-6. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.2 runs over those games. As for Santiago, their loss dropped their record down to 6-12.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Santiago has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .442. However, it's not like Bolsa Grande struggles in that department as they've averaged .484. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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