The Todd County Central Rebels will challenge the Jo Byrns Red Devils at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with three consecutive losses for Todd County Central and five for Jo Byrns.
On Tuesday, Todd County Central came up short against Kirkwood and fell 8-5.
Hunter Johnson was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one run and one RBI. That RBI was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Lane Thomas, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases.
The home team had come away the winner the last three times Jo Byrns and East Robertson had met, but sadly for the fans who attended this one that wasn't the case. The Red Devils fell 6-2 to the Indians on Tuesday.
Calen Dennis spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered five earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits.
Jo Byrns' defeat dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Todd County Central, their loss dropped their record down to 1-4.
Jo Byrns' pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Todd County Central has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .453. It's a different story for Jo Byrns, though, as they've only averaged .317. Will they be able to contain Todd County Central's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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