For the second straight game, Crystal Springs will face off against Magee. The Tigers will challenge the Trojans at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Crystal Springs has given up an average of 14.1 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Crystal Springs' offense. They lost 17-0 to Magee on Tuesday. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, the Tigers' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
For Magee's part, Carson Harper made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Harper has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jeremiah Cole, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Timothy Craft, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Magee has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-6 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.8 runs over those games. As for Crystal Springs, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-10.
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