For the second straight game, Salado will face off against Taylor. The Eagles will be playing in front of their home fans against the Ducks at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Salado's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Taylor's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Salado's pitching crew heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Taylor 2-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Eagles have posted against the Ducks since April 2, 2019.
The team relied heavily on Owen Curtis, who went 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Salado hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Taylor struck out nine times.
Salado has been performing well recently as they've won 13 of their last 16 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-8-1 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.6 runs on average over those games. As for Taylor, their loss dropped their record down to 6-17-1.
Salado's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's matchup. The Eagles have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Taylor, though, as they've been averaging only 1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Salado continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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