Baseball Game Preview: John Marshall Justices vs. Hermitage Panthers

John Marshall hasn't had much luck against Hermitage recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Justices are taking a road trip to square off against the Panthers at 6:00 p.m. John Marshall has given up an average of 9.3 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

John Marshall lost 12-1 to Arcadia on Monday. The Justices have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Meanwhile, Hermitage fell victim to Patrick Henry and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They came up short against the Patriots, falling 10-0. That's two games in a row now that the Panthers have lost by exactly ten runs.

Hermitage's defeat was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 1-8. As for John Marshall, they now have a losing record of 4-5.

Hermitage's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: John Marshall has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .458. It's a different story for Hermitage, though, as they've only averaged .337. Will they be able to contain John Marshall's hitters?

John Marshall suffered a grim 15-2 defeat to Hermitage when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can the Justices avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.