The Eufaula Ironheads will be playing at home against the Vian Wolverines at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Eufaula proved they can win big last Monday (they won by ten) but last Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-4 victory over Roland.
Hayden Robinson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up 11 Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on JP Hicks, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
Meanwhile, Vian can now show off four landslide victories after their most recent match on Tuesday. They blew past Central 11-1. 11 seems to be a good number for Vian as the team scooped up a win with the same number of runs in their previous game.
Riley Ellis was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits over four innings pitched. Ellis was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Cash Collins was incredible, going 2-for-2 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI. Dreighton Fletcher was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Eufaula's victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 6-5. As for Vian, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Eufaula has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .456. However, it's not like Vian struggles in that department as they've averaged .436. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Eufaula came up short against Vian in their previous matchup back in April of 2023, falling 7-4. Will Eufaula have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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