For the second straight game, Gates County will face off against Holmes. The Red Barons will face off against the Aces at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Gates County is coming into the matchup on a three-game losing streak.
Holmes hit Gates County with a five-run seventh inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Red Barons lost 9-3 to the Aces.
For Holmes' part, Robbie Wright spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on eight hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Myles Cobb and Evan Williams did most of the damage at the plate: Cobb went 3-for-5 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double, while Williams got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two RBI and one run. Cobb has become a key player for Holmes: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 3-5 otherwise. Ashton Stallings was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
The win made it two in a row for Holmes and bumps their season record up to 7-5. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 5 runs in those games. As for Gates County, their loss dropped their record down to 4-4.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Gates County has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .481. However, it's not like Holmes struggles in that department as they've averaged .435. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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