The Preston Knights will head out to face off against the Jefferson Cougars at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Preston came out on top against University on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run first inning. The Knights walked away with an 8-4 win over the Hawks. The victory was some much needed relief for the Knights as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
The team relied heavily on Bryson McNew, who fired off two home runs, four RBI, and one double while going 3-for-3. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March.
Fans were treated to a battle of the Cougars on Thursday. Jefferson put the hurt on East Hardy with a sharp 12-2 win. The result was nothing new for Jefferson, who have now won 14 games by six runs or more so far this season.
Nayan Dominguez was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, two doubles, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Blake Kutcher, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.
Jefferson always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .586. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as East Hardy only posted an OBP of .409.
Preston's record is now 10-17. As for Jefferson, their record now sits at 24-6.
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