Overton is 4-0 against Harpeth since March of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Overton Bobcats will head out on the road to challenge the Harpeth Indians at 6:30 p.m. Overton is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
Last Tuesday, Overton earned an 8-3 win over McGavock. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Overton.
Ian Carie made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). Carie has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up a single hit in three consecutive pitching appearances. Carie was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
In other pitching news, Overton got a great performance from Christian Estrada-rivas as he didn't allow a single earned run over 4.2 innings pitched. Estrada-rivas has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Landen Griffey, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI. Another player making a difference was Reese Christison, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Harpeth had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against Hickman County by a score of 7-3 on Monday. The victory was just what Harpeth needed coming off of a 10-2 loss in their prior game.
Like Overton, Harpeth also got a great game from a two-way player: Michael Matheson. Throwing, Matheson pitched two innings while giving up no earned run off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Hayden Penrod struck out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off one hit. At bat, Matheson went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and an RBI, while Penrod scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hudson Ealy, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Aaron Higgs, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and an RBI.
Overton has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 12-9 record this season. As for Harpeth, their record now sits at 11-6.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Overton has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.5 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Harpeth struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5.1. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Overton beat Harpeth 8-5 in their previous meeting back in March of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Overton since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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