For the second straight game, Columbiana will face off against United. The Clippers will welcome the Golden Eagles at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Columbiana is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
Having struggled with three defeats in a row, Columbiana turned things around against United on Monday. They walked away with an 11-6 win over the Golden Eagles. Columbiana's victory was all the more impressive since the Golden Eagles were averaging only 3.61 runs allowed on the season.
For United's part, Cavan Jackson made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Jackson is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games he's played. Quentin Taylor was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
United's loss ended an 11-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 17-6. As for Columbiana, their win bumped their record up to 11-12.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Columbiana has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like United struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 9.1 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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