For the second straight game, Lebanon will face off against Harrison. The Tigers will host the Raiders at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Lebanon fell victim to Harrison and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Raiders, falling 10-0. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, the Tigers' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
For Harrison's part, Colton Watts looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Watts is becoming a predictor of the Raiders' success: when he allows at most one earned run the team is undefeated (and 2-6 when he doesn't).
At the plate, Eli Biggs and Braylen Hands did most of the damage at the plate: Biggs went a perfect 2-for-2 with five RBI and one stolen base, while Hands got on base in two of his three plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Those three runs gave Hands a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Nolan Hodnett, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run.
Harrison hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least three batters in three consecutive matchups.
Harrison pushed their record up to 7-6 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games. As for Lebanon, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Lebanon has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Harrison struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.2 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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