For the second straight game, Kankakee will face off against Rich Township. The Kays will square off against the Raptors at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Kankakee has struggled recently with six losses in a row, while Rich Township will arrive with three straight victories.
Kankakee managed to slip by Rich Township the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Kays lost 18-6 to the Raptors on Monday.
For Rich Township's part, Landon Hughes tossed a big game, striking out nine batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Those nine strikeouts gave Hughes a new career-high.
On the hitting side, Brandon Bankhead was incredible, getting on base in four of his six plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last six games he's played.
Rich Township always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .560. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Rich Township's record is now 6-8. As for Kankakee, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-11.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Kankakee has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Rich Township struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 7.7 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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