Horizon and Burges are an even 3-3 against one another since February of 2016, but likely not for long. The Horizon Scorpions will challenge the Burges Mustangs at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Horizon will be looking to extend their current eight-game winning streak.
Horizon is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 victory over Burges.
Franklin Miller spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on four hits and racked up nine Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Joan Perez, who went 2-for-3 with two triples, a run, and an RBI. Xaden Trevizo was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Horizon is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten games, which provided a nice bump to their 19-9-1 record this season. As for Burges, their loss dropped their record down to 16-10-2.
Friday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Horizon hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .336. However, it's not like Burges struggles in that department as they've averaged .318. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
