The Placer Hillmen will be playing at home against the Leroy Greene Academy Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Placer will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last.
Placer can now show off three landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 9-3 margin over Florin. With that win, Placer brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
Garrett Brink looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (he also didn't allow any walks). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single run in three consecutive pitching appearances. Jayson Glatt relieved him and did a solid job, pitching four innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
On the hitting side, Aiden Geil was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
Meanwhile, Leroy Greene Academy fell victim to Nevada Union and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They suffered a rough 12-0 defeat at the hands of the Miners. Having soared to a lofty 15 runs in the game before, Leroy Greene Academy's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Placer pushed their record up to 5-3 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.3 runs per game. As for Leroy Greene Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 6-3.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Placer has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Leroy Greene Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9.4 per game. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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