Baseball Preview: Gilbert Christian Knights vs. Benjamin Franklin Chargers
Gilbert Christian is 8-2 against Benjamin Franklin since February of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Gilbert Christian Knights are on the road again to play the Benjamin Franklin Chargers at 6:00 p.m. Gilbert Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.2 runs per game this season.
On Monday, Gilbert Christian came up short against Valley Christian and fell 13-9. Gilbert Christian has struggled against Valley Christian recently, as their contest on Monday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Jeremy Kuiper was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two runs. Another player making a difference was Nate Nielsen, who went 1-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, Benjamin Franklin fell victim to a rough 17-3 defeat at the hands of Valley Christian on Thursday.
Benjamin Franklin saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Talan Speir, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases.
Gilbert Christian's record now sits at 13-4. As for Benjamin Franklin, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost six of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-7 record this season.
Both the pair just can't seem to miss. Gilbert Christian has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.8 hits per game. However, it's not like Benjamin Franklin struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5.5. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Gilbert Christian took their win against Benjamin Franklin in their previous meeting back in March by a conclusive 12-2. The rematch might be a little tougher for Gilbert Christian since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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