For the second straight game, Taylorsville will face off against Sacred Heart. The Tartars will welcome the Crusaders at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Taylorsville has won six straight at home, while Sacred Heart won nine straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
Taylorsville heads in on the heels of a playoff match on Monday. They fell 7-4 to Sacred Heart. The Tartars' loss signaled the end of their nine-game winning streak.
For Sacred Heart's part, Kyron Murphy spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Colter Garner, who went 3-for-4 with five RBI and two doubles. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April. Darren Brown was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and two RBI.
Sacred Heart has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 19 of their last 20 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 26-6 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games. As for Taylorsville, their defeat dropped their record down to 19-11.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Taylorsville has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .437. However, it's not like Sacred Heart struggles in that department as they've averaged .457. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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