For the second straight game, Syracuse will face off against Layton. The Titans will head out to challenge the Lancers at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.
Syracuse managed to slip by Layton the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Titans lost 9-1 to the Lancers on Wednesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Titans have suffered against the Lancers since April 19, 2023.
For Layton's part, the team relied heavily on Will Hoffman, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI and one run. Hoffman has become a key player for the Lancers: the team is undefeated when he posts at least three hits, but 2-9 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Paul York, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Layton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2024.
Layton has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 5-9 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.6 runs over those games. As for Syracuse, their defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 3-9.
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