Raymond is on a four-game streak of home losses, and Pelahatchie an eight-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Thursday. The Raymond Rangers will be playing at home against the Pelahatchie Chiefs at 7:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Raymond came up short against Lawrence County on Tuesday, falling 18-1. That's two games in a row now that the Rangers have lost by exactly 17 runs.
Raymond saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brandon Jones, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Pelahatchie fell victim to Pisgah and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 8-0 to the Dragons.
Pelahatchie's defeat dropped their record down to 6-17. As for Raymond, their loss dropped their record down to 4-15.
Pelahatchie's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Raymond has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .480. It's a different story for Pelahatchie, though, as they've only averaged .317. Will they be able to contain Raymond's hitters?
Raymond might still be hurting after the 15-0 defeat they got from Pelahatchie in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. Will the Rangers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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