Rocky Grove is 1-9 against Cochranton since April of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Orioles will host the Cardinals at 4:00 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Friday, Rocky Grove was able to grind out a solid victory over Franklin, taking the game 8-3.
Meanwhile, Cochranton waltzed into their contest on Monday with 11 straight wins... but they left with 12. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 5-4 W against the Panthers. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Cardinals have posted since March 27th.
Jaidin Frayer spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Claire McCartney was excellent, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in March.
Cochranton's victory was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 13-1. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Rocky Grove, their victory bumped their record up to 5-7.
Rocky Grove might still be hurting after the 10-0 defeat they got from Cochranton when the teams last played back in April. Will the Orioles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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