For the second straight game, Port Gibson will face off against Magee. The Blue Waves will be playing in front of their home fans against the Trojans at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Port Gibson has given up an average of 7.9 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Port Gibson heads in on the heels of a playoff contest on Thursday. They came up short against Magee, falling 11-1. The Blue Waves were red-hot at the plate heading into the matchup (they scored no less than ten runs in the five games prior), but the Trojans' pitchers proved too tough.
For Magee's part, Jeremiah Cole was excellent, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Akavion Griffith was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Magee always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .541. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Port Gibson only posted an OBP of .273.
Port Gibson moved to 11-12 with that loss, which also ended their five-game winning streak. As for Magee, they moved to 15-9 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Port Gibson has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .515. However, it's not like Magee struggles in that department as they've averaged .453. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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