Baseball Preview: Myrtle Hawks vs. Tupelo Christian Prep Eagles
Myrtle is 0-4 against Tupelo Christian Prep since April of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Myrtle Hawks will be playing in front of their home fans against the Tupelo Christian Prep Eagles at 7:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both teams will really light up the scoreboard.
On Monday, Myrtle came up short against Hatley and fell 17-13. Myrtle has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Drew Stanton made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. Tanner Fryar was another key contributor, going 3-for-5 with three RBI and two doubles.
Meanwhile, Tupelo Christian Prep put the finishing touches on their 11th blowout victory of the season on Saturday. They put the hurt on Wheeler with a sharp 16-1 win.
Brewer Bailey was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out six over four innings pitched. Bailey was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Tupelo Christian Prep let Thomas Goralczyk and Jack Decker loose on the outfield. Goralczyk scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-2, while Decker scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Kaden Whitlock, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Myrtle's loss dropped their record down to 8-17. As for Tupelo Christian Prep, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matches, which provided a massive bump to their 13-11 record this season.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Myrtle has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .456. However, it's not like Tupelo Christian Prep struggles in that department as they've averaged .500. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Myrtle might still be hurting after the 10-4 defeat they got from Tupelo Christian Prep in their previous matchup back in April of 2019. Will Myrtle have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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