Baseball Game Preview: Rutland Hurricanes vs. Callaway Cavaliers

For the second straight game, Rutland will face off against Callaway. Rutland will venture away from home to take on Callaway at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Rutland has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the game with four straight defeats, while Callaway will come in with four straight wins.

Rutland came up short against Callaway on Tuesday, falling 17-4.

For Callaway's part, Luke Taylor was a standout: he went 1-for-4 with four RBI, one triple, and one run. Those four RBI gave Taylor a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Blake Harrington, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.

Callaway always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .667. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Rutland's loss dropped their record down to 7-7-1. As for Callaway, their victory bumped their record up to 10-6.

Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Rutland has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .459. However, it's not like Callaway struggles in that department as they've averaged .435. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.