Baseball Preview: Hilton Head Island Seahawks vs. Fox Creek Predators
The Hilton Head Island Seahawks will be playing in front of their home fans against the Fox Creek Predators at 12:00 p.m. in Saturday's first game. Hilton Head Island is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
Last Wednesday, Hilton Head Island fell victim to a tough 12-1 loss at the hands of James Island. Hilton Head Island has not had much luck with James Island recently, as the team's come up short the last seven times they've met.
Hilton Head Island saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brad Larson, who went 1-for-3 with an RBI.
Fox Creek proved they can win big two weeks ago (they won by seven) but last Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They skirted past Augusta Christian 4-2.
Devin Hillary was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Hillary was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
Hilton Head Island now has a losing record at 7-8. As for Fox Creek, their victory bumped their record up to 13-2.
Saturday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Hilton Head Island has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .450. However, it's not like Fox Creek struggles in that department as they've averaged .434. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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