Preview: Epiphany Falcons vs. Greenfield Knights
The Epiphany Falcons will head out on the road to square off against the Greenfield Knights at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Epiphany hasn't scored more than two runs for three games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse.
Epiphany lost a close one when they played last Friday but unfortunately for them the defeat they were handed on on Tuesday was a bit more commanding. They fell victim to a rough 11-1 loss at the hands of Ridgecroft.
Even though they lost, Epiphany hit smart and finished the game with a time. That's the most times they've managed all season.
Even though Greenfield couldn't quite topple Coastal Christian on Monday, it was still a huge improvement compared to the 11-point defeat they took when the two last played. Greenfield's pitcher stepped up to hand Coastal Christian a 9-0 shutout. Greenfield might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won three matches by nine runs or more this season.
Christopher Tankersley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just zero earned runs on two hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, Tristan Stancil was a standout: he scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Jaden Frazier was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Epiphany's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Greenfield, their win bumped their record up to 5-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Epiphany has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Greenfield struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5.8 stolen bases per game. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Epiphany might still be hurting after the 16-0 defeat they got from Greenfield in their previous meeting back in March of 2023. Can Epiphany avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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