The Snowflake Lobos will head out on the road to square off against the Gilbert Christian Knights at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Snowflake is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10 runs per game this season.
On Tuesday, Snowflake beat Pusch Ridge Christian Academy 5-2. The win made it back-to-back victories for Snowflake.
Caleb Mccray was excellent, going 3-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, it may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Gilbert Christian ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Scottsdale Christian Academy 2-1.
Gilbert Christian also got a great performance from Brody Aubut as he struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and only one walk). Aubut has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Sam Webb was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. Jeremy Kuiper was another key contributor, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
Snowflake has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 18-8 record this season. As for Gilbert Christian, their record is now 19-6.
Saturday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Snowflake has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .474. However, it's not like Gilbert Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .494. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Snowflake skirted past Gilbert Christian 9-7 when the teams last played back in March. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Kuiper, who went 4-for-4 with a home run, four runs, and three RBI. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Snowflake still be able to contain Kuiper? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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