Harnett Central is on a five-game streak of home wins, while Middle Creek is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Harnett Central Trojans will take on the Middle Creek Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
On Tuesday, Harnett Central got the win against Triton by a conclusive 12-2.
Layton Babb made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out eight over six innings pitched. Babb has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Babb was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Harnett Central got a massive performance out of Aiden Taylor, who went 3-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Wesley Barefoot, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4.
Meanwhile, Middle Creek scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They never let Panther Creek onto the board and left with a 22-0 victory. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Middle Creek with their most commanding win of the season.
Ryan Morris looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
On the hitting side, Riley Cuddy was incredible, going 4-for-5 with a home run, five RBI, and three runs. John Lupienski was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
Harnett Central is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matches, which provided a nice bump to their 16-6 record this season. As for Middle Creek, their win bumped their record up to 15-6.
Wednesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Harnett Central has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .527. However, it's not like Middle Creek struggles in that department as they've averaged .434. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Harnett Central came up short against Middle Creek when the teams last played back in February, falling 8-4. Will Harnett Central have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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