The Portola Tigers are taking a road trip to face off against the Hamilton Braves at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. Portola hasn't scored more than two runs for three games straight, a trend the team is eager to reverse.
Last Tuesday, Portola came up short against Plumas Charter and fell 6-2.
Portola saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bradley Silva, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Hamilton also suffered a loss in their last game, falling to Orland by a score of 10-5. The Braves have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Portola's defeat dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Hamilton, their loss dropped their record down to 12-5.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Portola has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .462. However, it's not like Hamilton struggles in that department as they've averaged .444. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Portola skirted past Hamilton 15-13 in their previous matchup back in April of 2022. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Tigers since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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