Preview: Globe Tigers vs. Benjamin Franklin Chargers
Globe has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will square off against the Benjamin Franklin Chargers at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
On Monday, Globe came up short against Miami and fell 7-3.
Globe saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Russell Long, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Benjamin Franklin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. Their tough 13-5 defeat to American Leadership Academy - Ironwood might stick with them for a while.
Kaid Melcher put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Melcher was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Even though they lost, Benjamin Franklin didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 15 strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
Globe has been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season. As for Benjamin Franklin, they now have a losing record at 5-6.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Globe has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.9 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Benjamin Franklin struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.5 per game. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Globe came up short against Benjamin Franklin in their previous meeting back in March of 2023, falling 9-4. Can Globe avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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