Baseball Preview: Fairfield Tigers vs. Parker Thundering Herd
Fairfield is 0-10 against Parker since April of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Fairfield Tigers will look to defend their home field against the Parker Thundering Herd at 5:00 p.m. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Friday, Fairfield earned a 9-6 win over Carver Birmingham. The victory was just what Fairfield needed coming off of a 19-0 defeat in their prior game.
Joshua Brown made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out seven batters over 6.1 innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Brown was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two triples, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Justin Murray was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Corve' Taylor was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Parker can now show off 18 landslide victories after their most recent contest on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 19-1 margin over Wenonah. The win was a breath of fresh air for Parker as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Like Fairfield, Parker also got a great game from a two-way player: Kharon Thomas. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 14 over seven innings pitched. Thomas has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Thomas was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with a home run, two stolen bases, and two RBI.
In other batting news, DeCorian Welch was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run, three stolen bases, and six RBI. Another player making a difference was Major Craig, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Fairfield's victory bumped their record up to 12-7-1. As for Parker, their win bumped their record up to 20-11.
Tuesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Fairfield has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .521. However, it's not like Parker struggles in that department as they've averaged .581. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Fairfield might still be hurting after the 20-4 loss they got from Parker in their previous meeting back in March. Will Fairfield have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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