Coolidge has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the DC International Dragons at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Coolidge is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
Two weeks ago, Coolidge was able to grind out a solid victory over Woodson, taking the game 6-2.
The team relied heavily on Jose Leiva, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Malachi McKinney, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Meanwhile, DC International stacked a sixth blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Thursday. They never let Idea onto the board and left with a 19-0 win. While fans of DC International might be used to big wins, the 19-run margin marked the team's biggest victory yet this season.
Ari Townend made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Townend was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
In other batting news, Jose David English was incredible, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with three runs, four RBI, and a triple. Cooper Calis was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all two of his plate appearances.
The win got Coolidge back to even at 2-2. As for DC International, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven games, which provided a nice bump to their 8-2 record this season.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Coolidge has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .583. However, it's not like DC International struggles in that department as they've averaged .453. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Coolidge might still be hurting after the 11-3 loss they got from DC International in their previous meeting back in April of 2022. Can Coolidge avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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