The Gladewater Bears are taking a road trip to take on the Tatum Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Gladewater's pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so Tatum's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
On Tuesday, Gladewater didn't have quite enough to beat Tatum and fell 6-5.
For Tatum's part, Colt Bullard made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off seven hits. Bullard has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in doubles (two).
In other batting news, Kody Hines was excellent, going 3-for-6 with two doubles and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Grant Adcock, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-5.
The victory (which was Tatum's fifth in a row) raised their record to 12-4. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.8 runs over those games. As for Gladewater, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-6.
Friday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Gladewater has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .447. However, it's not like Tatum struggles in that department as they've averaged .457. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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