Goshen is 9-1 against Concord since May of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Goshen RedHawks will head out on the road to square off against the Concord Minutemen at 5:30 p.m. The last five games Goshen has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
On Wednesday, Goshen needed a bit of extra time to put away Plymouth. They had just enough and edged the Pilgrims/Rockies out 8-7.
Jensen Meikle looked comfortable as he pitched 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Quinn Shreiner Landes, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4. Another player making a difference was Braxton Cline, who scored a run while going 3-for-5.
Meanwhile, Concord came up short against Mishawaka on Wednesday and fell 10-7.
Mark Herman was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. Emanuel Rosa was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Concord was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mishawaka didn't hit any.
Goshen's win bumped their record up to 8-12. As for Concord, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-7.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Goshen has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.1 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Concord struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.3. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Goshen came out on top in a nail-biter against Concord in their previous matchup back in April, sneaking past 4-3. The rematch might be a little tougher for Goshen since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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