Edison is on a three-game streak of home losses, McNair a three-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. The Edison Vikings will take on the McNair Eagles at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Edison and McNair are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads.
After low-scoring totals in their previous four contests, Edison brought some dynamite into their most recent matchup. They put the hurt on McNair with a sharp 11-3 win on Tuesday. The victory was just what Edison needed coming off of an 8-1 defeat in their prior game.
Isaiha Pinto and Izaak Navarrete were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Pinto struck out nine batters over four innings while giving up three earned runs off only two hits. Meanwhile, Navarrete struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Pinto scored a run while going 3-for-5, while Navarrete scored a run while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tydus Burke, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, a triple, and two RBI.
Edison's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-7. As for McNair, their loss dropped their record down to 2-9.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Edison has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like McNair struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.2. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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