The Johnson County Trojans will take on the Georgia School for Innovation & Classics Patriots at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
On Thursday, Johnson County beat Georgia School for Innovation & Classics 7-3.
S. Stapleton was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only a hit while striking out nine over six innings pitched. Stapleton was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one triple and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on T. Norris, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. J. Peeples was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Johnson County was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .438. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Georgia School for Innovation & Classics only posted a batting average of .100.
Georgia School for Innovation & Classics' loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 6-2. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 11.3 runs. As for Johnson County, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Johnson County has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .455. However, it's not like Georgia School for Innovation & Classics struggles in that department as they've averaged .439. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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