Carver Montgomery hasn't had much luck against Percy Julian recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Wolverines will welcome the Generals at 5:00 p.m. Carver Montgomery has given up an average of 10.3 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Carver Montgomery is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 17 runs on Monday, they were much more limited against Dothan on Thursday. They lost 12-2 to the Cougars.
Carver Montgomery saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Chance Jackson, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Meanwhile, Percy Julian got the win against Bullock County on Thursday by a conclusive 11-2. The result was nothing new for the Generals, who have now won five matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Braylon Matsey was a standout: he went a perfect 1-for-1 with five stolen bases and two runs. Those five stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Zantarus Glass, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
Percy Julian was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .636. They are 5-2 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Carver Montgomery's defeat dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Percy Julian, the win got them back to even at 8-8.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Carver Montgomery has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .520. However, it's not like Percy Julian struggles in that department as they've averaged .563. 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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