For the second straight game, Steinbrenner will face off against Plant. The Warriors will take on the Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Steinbrenner 3.9, Plant 2.2) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Steinbrenner heads in on the heels of a playoff matchup on Thursday. They lost 11-4 to Plant. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Warriors, who until this game were averaging 3.85 runs allowed.
For Plant's part, NICK TOWNLEY tossed a big game, tossing six innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. TOWNLEY has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, CASH STRAYER was incredible, firing off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Those two home runs gave him a new career-high. JACKSON CUCCHI was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with one home run and three RBI.
Plant lost a few balls and finished the game with four home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
The win was the sixth in a row for Plant, bringing their record up to 20-6. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.5 runs over those games. As for Steinbrenner, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-12.
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