For the second straight game, Fort Wayne Northrop will face off against Fort Wayne South Side. The Bruins will challenge the Archers at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Fort Wayne Northrop has now lost seven straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since the 8th.
It was a classic North v. South duel when Fort Wayne Northrop faced off against Fort Wayne South Side on Friday. The Bruins fell 4-1 to the Archers.
For Fort Wayne South Side's part, Drew Pancake spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on seven hits and racked up eight Ks. Pancake is becoming a predictor of the Archers' success: when he allows at most one earned run the team is 3-1 (and 4-14 when he doesn't).
On the hitting side, Dom Peterson and David Sandoval did most of the damage at the plate: Peterson went 1-for-2 with one triple, two RBI, and one run, while Sandoval got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one double and one RBI. That's the most RBI Peterson has posted since back in April.
With the win, Fort Wayne South Side broke their seven-game losing streak and moved their record to 7-15. As for Fort Wayne Northrop, their loss dropped their record down to 3-22.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Saturday as neither team is afraid to steal. Fort Wayne Northrop has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Fort Wayne South Side struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.2 stolen bases. 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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