The Emmanuel Christian Warriors will head out on the road to take on the Florala Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Emmanuel Christian has given up an average of 11.4 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Emmanuel Christian fell victim to Florala and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Wildcats, falling 19-0. The Warriors have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Florala's part, Ayden Brooks was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). That's the first time Brooks hasn't allowed a single hit over his last three games. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with four RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted over his last 11 matchups.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jacob Laura, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Dawson Reeves also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Florala hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most five strikeouts in four consecutive contests.
Florala is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.4 runs over those games. Emmanuel Christian now has a losing record of 2-3.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Emmanuel Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .567. However, it's not like Florala struggles in that department as they've averaged .513. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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