The Lytle Pirates will square off against the Industrial Cobras on Thursday. Lytle is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
Lytle is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Saturday. They never let Great Hearts Northern Oaks get on the board and left with a 7-0 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Pirates.
Meanwhile, Industrial earned a 4-1 win over Poth on Friday. The victory continues a trend for the Cobras in their matchups with the Pirates: they've now won four in a row.
Easton Larew spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on four hits.
On the hitting side, Cooper Francis was excellent, going 2-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That triple was his first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Major Larew, who went 2-for-4 with two runs.
Industrial's win bumped their record up to 17-8. As for Lytle, their victory bumped their record up to 20-11.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lytle has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .448. However, it's not like Industrial struggles in that department as they've averaged .442. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Lytle couldn't quite finish off Industrial when the teams last played back in May of 2021 and fell 2-0. Can the Pirates avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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