Preview: Hiram Hornets vs. Pebblebrook Falcons
The Hiram Hornets will be playing in front of their home fans against the Pebblebrook Falcons at 5:55 p.m. on Tuesday. Hiram is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
Hiram was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell victim to a rough 12-2 defeat at the hands of Paideia.
Tra'Quan Johnson was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 3-for-3.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Pebblebrook gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. Everything went their way against Salem as Pebblebrook made off with an 11-1 win. The victory was just what Pebblebrook needed coming off of a 15-3 loss in their prior game.
Tyler Holmes was incredible, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Damian Phipps, who scored a run and stole four bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Hiram's defeat dropped their record down to 4-9. As for Pebblebrook, the win got them back to even at 4-4.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Hiram has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Pebblebrook struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9.6 per game. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Hiram took their victory against Pebblebrook when the teams last played back in March of 2023 by a conclusive 21-0. Does Hiram have another victory up their sleeve, or will Pebblebrook turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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