Holbrook is 0-10 against Blue Ridge since April of 2021 but things could change on Tuesday. The Roadrunners will be playing in front of their home fans against the Yellow Jackets at 2:00 p.m. Holbrook has given up an average of 7 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Holbrook is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 15 runs on Saturday, they were much more limited against St. Johns on Monday. They lost 14-2 to the Redskins.
Holbrook saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ben Eisele, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI. Another was Justin Maestas, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Blue Ridge ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They had just enough and edged out Chino Valley 5-4. The win was familiar territory for the Yellow Jackets, who have now won three contests in a row.
Kaden Edgington and Hunter Krause made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Edgington didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Meanwhile, Krause tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Edgington has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. At the plate, Edgington scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Krause got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one double. That's the most hits Edgington has posted since back in February.
In other batting news, Graesyn Kendzlic was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high.
Blue Ridge's victory bumped their record up to 12-4. As for Holbrook, their loss dropped their record down to 10-12.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Holbrook hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .329. However, it's not like Blue Ridge struggles in that department as they've averaged .321. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Holbrook might still be hurting after the 8-1 defeat they got from Blue Ridge when the teams last played on Tuesday. Will the Roadrunners have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
