The Sperry Pirates will venture away from home to face off against the Rejoice Christian Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Sperry will be strutting in after a win while Rejoice Christian will be coming in after a loss.
Sperry took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against Kellyville, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Pirates came out on top in a nail-biter against the Ponies last Tuesday, sneaking past 10-8. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Pirates as it put an end to their five-game losing streak.
The team relied heavily on Cuda Asher, who scored a run while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. What's more, he posted two hits, the most he's had over his last eight contests. Isaac Sherill was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two RBI.
Meanwhile, Rejoice Christian unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Tuesday. They lost 25-2 to Claremore.
Maverick Guinn was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one home run. That home run was his first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Caleb Hall, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Sperry's win bumped their record up to 5-9. As for Rejoice Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 8-13.
Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Sperry has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .433. However, it's not like Rejoice Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .450. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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