The Garrett Morgan Falcons will head out to challenge the Rhodes Rams at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Garrett Morgan will be looking to extend their current five-game winning streak.
Garrett Morgan had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 19-run drubbing they dealt Cleveland Central Catholic on Tuesday. The Falcons put the hurt on the Ironmen with a sharp 21-2 win. The Falcons might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine games by six runs or more this season.
Rhodes couldn't beat Columbia on Wednesday even though they stacked four runs on them in the fifth inning. The Rams came up short against the Raiders, falling 16-6.
Roberto Benitez was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one double. That double marked the first that he has hit this season. Jesus Cardenas was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Garrett Morgan's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-6. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games. As for Rhodes, their loss dropped their record down to 12-3.
Garrett Morgan might still be hurting after the 12-2 defeat they got from Rhodes in their previous matchup back in April. Can the Falcons avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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