Memphis Central has enjoyed a four-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will square off against the Whitehaven Tigers at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Last Tuesday, Memphis Central came up short against Overton and fell 9-4.
Memphis Central saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Malachai Adams, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Christopher Cleaves, who scored a run and stole two bases.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 15 runs the game before, Whitehaven was a bit more limited in their matchup on Friday. They took a 5-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of First Assembly Christian.
Memphis Central's defeat dropped their record down to 11-11. As for Whitehaven, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-6 record this season.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Memphis Central has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .433. However, it's not like Whitehaven struggles in that department as they've averaged .515. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Memphis Central suffered a grim 15-3 defeat to Whitehaven in their previous matchup last Wednesday. Can Memphis Central avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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