For the second straight game, St. Patrick will face off against West Marion. The Fighting Irish will challenge the Trojans at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. St. Patrick's hitters haven't had much luck over their past three matchups, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
While St. Patrick's victory against West Marion wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Fighting Irish's pitcher stepped up to hand the Trojans a 1-0 shutout on Tuesday. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last six times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Having lost for the first time this season, West Marion fell to 17-1. As for St. Patrick, they now have a winning record of 9-8.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. St. Patrick has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .437. However, it's not like West Marion struggles in that department as they've averaged .581. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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