For the second straight game, Eagle Mountain will face off against Decatur. The Knights will host the Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Eagle Mountain has given up an average of 7.3 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Eagle Mountain came up short against Decatur on Tuesday, falling 11-1.
For Decatur's part, Cooper House was a standout: he scored two runs while going 2-for-2. The Eagles are undefeated when House posts two or more runs, but 7-13-1 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Caden Hill, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Decatur hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in four consecutive matchups.
Decatur's win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-13-1. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games. As for Eagle Mountain, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-13 record this season.
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