Baseball Preview: Sherrard Tigers vs. Orion Chargers
Sherrard has been on the road for two straight, but on Thursday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Orion Chargers at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Sherrard is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10 runs per game this season.
Sherrard can now show off six landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Morrison with a sharp 17-7 win. Sherrard's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Zach Knox looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Cooper Thomas was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two triples, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Payton German, who went 4-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, Monday just wasn't the day for Orion's offense. Their tough 12-0 loss to Sherrard on Monday might stick with them for a while. The match marked that first time this season in which Orion was not able to get on the board.
Sherrard's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-1. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.0 runs per game. As for Orion, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Sherrard took their win against Orion when the teams last played on Monday by a conclusive 12-0. Does Sherrard have another victory up their sleeve, or will Orion turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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