The Ferndale Eagles will face off against the Cranbrook Kingswood Cranes at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
It was a Battle of the Birds when Ferndale took on Royal Oak on Thursday. The Eagles lost 17-2 to the Ravens. The Eagles have struggled against the Ravens recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive lost meeting.
Jaylin Dennard made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple.
Detroit Country Day hit Cranbrook Kingswood with a seven-run first inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Cranes came up short against the Yellowjackets, falling 12-2. That's two games in a row now that the Cranes have lost by exactly ten runs.
Cranbrook Kingswood has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost ten of their last 11 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-13 record this season. As for Ferndale, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-9.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Ferndale has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 6.1 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Cranbrook Kingswood struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.7 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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