The Center Line Panthers are taking a road trip to take on the Hazel Park Vikings at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Center Line is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 19 runs on Thursday, they were much more limited against Fitzgerald on Monday. They came up short against the Spartans, falling 8-1.
Dylan Fenger was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases. Austin Manley also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
Meanwhile, Hazel Park unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak on Monday. They lost 13-4 to New Haven.
Hazel Park saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Zay Justice, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Another was Josh Wilkowski, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Center Line has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season. As for Hazel Park, their loss was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 4-1 and their overall record down to 7-5.
Wednesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Center Line has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .447. However, it's not like Hazel Park struggles in that department as they've averaged .582. 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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