The West Stokes Wildcats will head out on the road to face off against the Morehead Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (West Stokes: 3.7, Morehead: 2.5) so any runs scored will be well earned.
West Stokes unfortunately witnessed the end of their six-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell 9-5 to Morehead.
Andru Hall made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times he's played. Another player making a difference was Dylan Gastley, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Even though they lost, West Stokes was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
West Stokes' loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 11-4. As for Morehead, their win was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 13-0.
Friday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. West Stokes has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .465. However, it's not like Morehead struggles in that department as they've averaged .531. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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