Jack Britt has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will square off against the Purnell Swett Rams at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Jack Britt is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
Jack Britt fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Lumberton on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Pirates by a score of 7-6. Jack Britt has not had much luck with Lumberton recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Jabari Lee was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Landen Edwards, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Purnell Swett fell victim to Cape Fear and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 7-0 walloping at the hands of the Colts. Purnell Swett has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Jack Britt's defeat dropped their record down to 2-12. As for Purnell Swett, their loss dropped their record down to 8-6.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Jack Britt has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Purnell Swett struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.9. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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