Spencer hasn't had much luck against Jordan recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Spencer Greenwave will venture away from home to take on the Jordan Red Jackets at 5:30 p.m. Spencer has given up an average of 12.7 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Spencer came up short against Hardaway on Tuesday, falling 16-3. The Greenwave have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Spencer saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Elijah Fudge, who went 1-for-3 with one triple and one RBI. That triple marked the first that Fudge hit this season.
Meanwhile, Jordan narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Shaw 7-6. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Red Jackets.
Kade Evans and Bradley Smith made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Evans pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Smith struck out six batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. Evans has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. At bat, Evans went 1-for-3 with one home run and two runs, while Smith went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Evans is becoming a predictor of Jordan's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 4-5 when he doesn't).
Jordan lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've posted since the start of last season.
Spencer's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Jordan, their record now sits at 10-5.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Spencer has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Jordan struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.1 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Spencer might still be hurting after the 13-1 loss they got from Jordan in their previous meeting back in February. Can Spencer avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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