For the second straight game, Wesclin will face off against Red Bud. The Warriors will venture away from home to challenge the Musketeers at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Wesclin has given up an average of 8.8 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Wesclin is headed into the matchup having just suffered their biggest defeat since April 9th on Thursday. They came up short against Red Bud, falling 13-6. The Warriors have struggled against the Musketeers recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
For Red Bud's part, Lucas MaCarthy made a splash while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over 4.1 innings pitched. MaCarthy has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one walk in eight consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs and two RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Colby Voss was a standout: he went 2-for-5 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one run. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Justin Schmoll was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.
Red Bud has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-4 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.4 runs on average over those games. As for Wesclin, their loss dropped their record down to 7-11.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Wesclin has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .432. However, it's not like Red Bud struggles in that department as they've averaged .467. 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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