For the second straight game, St. Paul Central will face off against Como Park. The Minutemen will welcome the Cougars at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (St. Paul Central has three straight victories, Como Park has four straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
On Wednesday, St. Paul Central earned a 9-4 win over Como Park.
The team relied heavily on Sam Henrickson, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. Tyler Mortellaro was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one home run.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: St. Paul Central kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 5.3 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 matchups they've averaged 10.8.
St. Paul Central pushed their record up to 8-10 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games. As for Como Park, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-10.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. St. Paul Central has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Como Park struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.7 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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