For the second straight game, Ore City will face off against Elysian Fields. The Rebels will be playing in front of their home fans against the Yellowjackets at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Ore City has given up an average of 9 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Ore City fell victim to Elysian Fields and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 11-0 to the Yellowjackets. The Rebels' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
For Elysian Fields' part, John Beavers was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Beavers also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Elysian Fields is undefeated when he allows at most two earned runs, but 2-3 otherwise. Beavers was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two triples, three RBI, and one run. Those two triples gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Zane Childs and Brandon Kennedy did most of the damage at the plate: Childs got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI, while Kennedy got on base in all three of his plate appearances with three stolen bases and one run. Tanner Starr was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and one double.
Elysian Fields always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .615. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Elysian Fields' victory bumped their record up to 6-3. As for Ore City, they now have a losing record of 3-4.
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