J.P. McCaskey is 0-10 against Hempfield since April of 2018 but things could change on Wednesday. The Red Tornado will face off against the Black Knights at 4:15 p.m. J.P. McCaskey is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.
J.P. McCaskey fell victim to Warwick and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 10-0 to the Warriors. The matchup marked the first time this year in which the Red Tornado were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, Hempfield came up short against Warwick on Monday, falling 12-3. The Black Knights have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Hempfield saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lily Ashton, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
J.P. McCaskey now has a losing record of 6-7. As for Hempfield, their loss dropped their record down to 5-5.
Wednesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. J.P. McCaskey has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .473. However, it's not like Hempfield struggles in that department as they've averaged .451. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
J.P. McCaskey might still be hurting after the 14-0 defeat they got from Hempfield when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can the Red Tornado avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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