For the second straight game, Woodside will face off against Gloucester. The Wolverines will challenge the Dukes at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Woodside has struggled recently with four losses in a row, while Gloucester will arrive with eight straight wins.
Woodside came up short against Gloucester on Tuesday, falling 20-3.
For Gloucester's part, they got a great performance from Brayden Scott as he struck out 11 batters over 5.1 innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits. Those 11 strikeouts gave Scott a new career-high.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Grayson Shield, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, three RBI, and two doubles. He is also 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. Another player making a difference was Hayden Simmons, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI.
Gloucester always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .523. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Woodside only posted an OBP of .321.
Gloucester's victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 17-4. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.0 runs over those games. As for Woodside, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-14.
Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Woodside has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .449. However, it's not like Gloucester struggles in that department as they've averaged .441. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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