James Lick hasn't had much luck against Silver Creek recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Comets will square off against the Raiders at 4:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
James Lick fell victim to Mt. Pleasant and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They lost 7-0 to the Cardinals. The Comets just can't catch a break and have now endured five losses in a row.
Meanwhile, after a string of nine wins, Silver Creek's good fortune finally ran out on Saturday. They came up short against Aptos, falling 15-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Raiders have suffered since March 22nd.
Cayleb Duran made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
James Lick's loss dropped their record down to 4-13. As for Silver Creek, their defeat dropped their record down to 20-5.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. James Lick has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .445. However, it's not like Silver Creek struggles in that department as they've averaged .541. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
James Lick might still be hurting after the 16-1 loss they got from Silver Creek in their previous matchup back in April. Can the Comets avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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