For the second straight game, Indian Springs will face off against Miller. The COYOTES will square off against the Rebels at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. Indian Springs is on a four-game streak of home wins, Miller a three-game streak of away wins, meaning someone's leaving a streak behind.
Indian Springs is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Miller just ended the team's nine-game winning streak on Wednesday. They came up short against the Rebels, falling 13-3. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the COYOTES, who until this game were averaging 3.5 runs allowed.
For Miller's part, Zachary Terry made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits. Terry has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs, two doubles, and two RBI. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on David Trujillo, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double. Another player making a difference was Elian Salas, who went 1-for-2 with three runs.
Miller always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .543. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Indian Springs only posted an OBP of .333.
Miller's win bumped their record up to 14-4. As for Indian Springs, their defeat dropped their record down to 16-6.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Indian Springs has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .439. However, it's not like Miller struggles in that department as they've averaged .495. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
