For the second straight game, Greenville will face off against Cleveland Central. Greenville will be playing at home against Cleveland Central at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Greenville is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
Greenville had been on a three-game streak of scoring at least ten runs, but Cleveland Central put an end to it on Tuesday. Greenville came up short against Cleveland Central, falling 9-0. The Hornets haven't had much luck with the Wolves recently, as the team has come up short the last nine times they've met.
For Cleveland Central's part, Anthony Stephens was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, Stephens posted four strikeouts, the most he's had since back in February. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and one RBI. That triple was his first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Christian McKinney, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and four RBI. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Isaiah Western, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Cleveland Central always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .543. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Greenville only posted an OBP of .310.
Cleveland Central is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 3-12 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games. Greenville's loss was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 5-8.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Greenville has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .434. However, it's not like Cleveland Central struggles in that department as they've averaged .434. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
