The Greenville H Hurricanes will square off against the Augusta E Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Greenville H has given up an average of 6.5 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Greenville H came up short against St. Joseph's Catholic on Tuesday, falling 13-6.
Richard Jacobs III put in work while hitting and pitching. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in 14 consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, one run, and one double.
Jacobs III wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was JJ Nixon, who went 1-for-4 with one stolen base and one run. Daniel Wackerhagen was another, going 1-for-3 with two runs.
Meanwhile, Augusta E entered their tilt with Augusta Prep Day on Monday with eight consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with nine. They blew past the Cavaliers 13-2. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight games by seven runs or more this season.
Like Greenville H, Augusta E also got a great game from a two-way player: Graham Williams. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits. What's more, Williams posted four strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, Jaiden Jacobsen was incredible, going 2-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Eli Poteet, who went 1-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one run.
Augusta E's win bumped their record up to 16-6. As for Greenville H, their loss dropped their record down to 15-11.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Greenville H has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Augusta E struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 2.7 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Greenville H came out on top in a nail-biter against Augusta E in their previous matchup back in February, sneaking past 5-4. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Hurricanes since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
