For the second straight game, Cobre will face off against Hot Springs. The Indians will look to defend their home field on Saturday against the Tigers at 11:00 a.m. The timing is sure in Cobre's favor as the team sits on four straight wins at home while Hot Springs has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
On Wednesday, Cobre didn't have quite enough to beat Hot Springs and fell 6-5.
For Hot Springs' part, Tristan Polanco was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. That's the most strikeouts Polanco has posted since back in March of 2024. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one home run and two RBI. Hot Springs is 2-1 when Polanco posts one or more home runs, but 3-7-1 otherwise.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ashton Garcia, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Gabrial Varela was another key player, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one RBI.
With the victory, Hot Springs broke their five-game losing streak and moved their record to 5-8-1. As for Cobre, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-5.
Saturday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Cobre has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .502. However, it's not like Hot Springs struggles in that department as they've averaged .458. 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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