For the second straight game, Vancleave will face off against South Jones. The Bulldogs will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against the Braves at 7:00 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Vancleave 4.1, South Jones 3.4) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Vancleave heads in on the heels of a playoff contest on Monday. They came up short against South Jones, falling 12-4. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Bulldogs, who until this matchup were averaging 4.06 runs allowed.
For South Jones' part, Cayden Kinmon was a standout: he went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most hits Kinmon has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Dylan Causey, who went 3-for-5 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs.
South Jones always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .553. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Vancleave only posted an OBP of .241.
South Jones is on a roll lately: they've won 13 of their last 14 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 27-7 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs over those games. As for Vancleave, their defeat dropped their record down to 26-7.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Vancleave hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .332. However, it's not like South Jones struggles in that department as they've averaged .325. 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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