Crawford is 0-10 against Kearny since May of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Crawford Colts will head out on the road to take on the Kearny Komets at 4:00 p.m.
Crawford is is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 15th straight game on Wednesday. They fell 12-7 to Kearny.
For Kearny's part, Nicolas Hembera was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Hembera has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. Hembera was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Elijah Duffy, who scored four runs and stole four bases while going 3-for-4. Ansel Eaton was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Crawford's defeat dropped their record down to 5-20. As for Kearny, the win (which was their 11th in a row) raised their record to 16-8.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Crawford has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Kearny struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.5. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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