Preview: Carter Green Hornets vs. Seymour Eagles
Carter and Seymour are an even 3-3 against one another since April of 2022, but likely not for long. The Carter Green Hornets will be playing at home against the Seymour Eagles at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Carter is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
After only two runs in their last contest, Carter made sure to put some runs up on the board against Volunteer on Thursday. Carter came out on top in a nail-biter against Volunteer and snuck past 10-9.
Cainan Crowe made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and six unearned) runs off seven hits. Crowe was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Trey Painter, who scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Jude Dixon, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Meanwhile, Seymour came up short against Cherokee on Saturday and fell 7-4. Seymour has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Seymour also got a good showing from Dannen Lavella, who tossed 3.1 innings while giving up no earned run off three hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
At the plate, Miller Elijah was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played. Reagan Patterson was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Seymour was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Carter now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Seymour, they now have a losing record at 4-5.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Carter has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Seymour struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.4 per game. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Carter might still be hurting after the 10-3 loss they got from Seymour when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Will Carter have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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