Baseball Preview: Cottondale Hornets vs. Vernon Yellowjackets
Cottondale is 8-2 against Vernon since March of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Cottondale Hornets will play host again on Wednesday to welcome the Vernon Yellowjackets, where first pitch is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. Cottondale is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
Cottondale stacked a seventh blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 17-7 margin over Altha.
Tucker Hinson was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). Hinson has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Hinson was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with three RBI, a stolen base, and a double.
In other batting news, Cole Reagan was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Doug Pippin was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, after a string of six wins, Vernon's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They fell just short of Ponce De Leon by a score of 8-6.
Landon Cooper made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Cottondale's win bumped their record up to 14-5. As for Vernon, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-6.
Wednesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Cottondale has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .445. However, it's not like Vernon struggles in that department as they've averaged .530. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Cottondale's way against Vernon in their previous meeting back in March as Cottondale made off with a 16-3 victory. Will Cottondale repeat their success, or does Vernon have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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