The Handley Judges will face off against the Rock Ridge Phoenix at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Handley is coming into the game on a five-game losing streak.
Handley lost 14-3 to Fauquier on Monday.
Charlie Allen made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for Rock Ridge's offense. They came up short against John Champe on Tuesday, falling 8-0. The Phoenix haven't had much luck with the Knights recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.
Handley's defeat dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Rock Ridge, their loss dropped their record down to 1-8.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Handley has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.2 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Rock Ridge struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 8 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Handley beat Rock Ridge 6-1 when the teams last played back in March. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Judges since the team 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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