For the second straight game, Rosman will face off against Hayesville. The Tigers will challenge the Yellowjackets at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Rosman has given up an average of 10.5 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Rosman lost 15-5 to Hayesville on Tuesday. The Tigers have struggled against the Yellowjackets recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
For Hayesville's part, Jackson Sellers made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out 13 batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. Sellers has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Ben Bethel was incredible, going 3-for-5 with three runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played. Another player making a difference was Adrian Fuentes, who went 1-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
The win (which was Hayesville's 14th in a row) raised their record to 14-4. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.7 runs over those games. As for Rosman, their loss dropped their record down to 5-10.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Rosman has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Hayesville struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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