The Ferndale Eagles will face off against the Cranbrook Kingswood Cranes at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Ferndale is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
While Ferndale's win against Oak Park wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Eagles skirted past the Knights 8-7. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Eagles.
Matthew Trumpy
Matthew Trumpy made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed 2.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. He also tossed no walks, which is notable because Ferndale is 6-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 5-8 otherwise. Trumpy was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs.
In other batting news, Taylor Williams was excellent, going 1-for-2 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one double. Isiah Harris was another key player, going 1-for-3 with three stolen bases and two runs.
Meanwhile, Cranbrook Kingswood was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 17-3 to Notre Dame Prep.
Cranbrook Kingswood's loss dropped their record down to 10-16. As for Ferndale, their victory bumped their record up to 11-9.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Ferndale has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Cranbrook Kingswood struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 4 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Everything went Ferndale's way against Cranbrook Kingswood in their previous matchup on Tuesday, as Ferndale made off with a 20-7 win. Will the Eagles repeat their success, or do the Cranes have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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