After three games on the road, Bangs is heading back home. They will take on the Hamilton Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
In what's become a running theme this season, Bangs gave their fans yet another huge win on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Hamilton with a sharp 9-1 victory.
Kenny Cole was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out 11 batters over 6.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Cole has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Cole was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Skylar Minshew was incredible, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4. Zack Ferguson was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Bangs' win bumped their record up to 9-7. As for Hamilton, their defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 9-11.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Bangs has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .456. However, it's not like Hamilton struggles in that department as they've averaged .463. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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