Baseball Preview: Kirby Cougars vs. Fayette Ware Wildcats
Kirby is 1-8 against Fayette Ware since March of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Kirby Cougars are on the road again to play the Fayette Ware Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the pair will really light up the scoreboard.
On Monday, Kirby fell victim to a rough 25-17 defeat at the hands of Memphis Central.
Brajan Chavarria made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. He hasn't dropped below two stolen bases for seven straight games. Terrence Stephonson was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Fayette Ware can now show off eight landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 10-1 margin over Memphis Central. The victory was familiar territory for Fayette Ware who now have three in a row.
Preston Clark was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Clark was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Lucas Dennis was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. Another player making a difference was Eli Williams, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Kirby's loss dropped their record down to 6-8. As for Fayette Ware, their win bumped their record up to 10-6.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Kirby has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .643. However, it's not like Fayette Ware struggles in that department as they've averaged .510. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Kirby suffered a grim 18-6 defeat to Fayette Ware in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Can Kirby avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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