West is 1-9 against South since February of 2022 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Vikings will square off against the Spartans at 4:00 p.m. West has given up an average of 10.8 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
West came into their game on Tuesday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They came up short against South, falling 23-10.
For South's part, Josh Encinas made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). Encinas was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in two of his six plate appearances.
In other batting news, Alex Portillo was a standout: he got on base in five of his six plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jose Bojorquez, who scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in five of his six plate appearances.
South always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .667. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
West's defeat dropped their record down to 3-9. As for South, their loss dropped their record down to 9-4.
Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. West has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .446. However, it's not like South struggles in that department as they've averaged .527. 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.
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