McComb is 0-10 against Richland since March of 2017 but things could change on Tuesday. The McComb Tigers will host the Richland Rangers at 6:00 p.m. McComb has given up an average of 17.5 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
McComb is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 25 runs back in February, they were much more limited against Lawrence County last Friday. They came up short against the Cougars, falling 16-1.
Kenmar Page made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole Three bases. while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Richland, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Benton Academy 7-6.
Christopher Bobbitt made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowed only two hits over five innings pitched. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in strikeouts (five). He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-4. He is becoming a predictor of Richland's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 0-6 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, Bryce Shows was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
McComb's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Richland, their victory bumped their record up to 3-6.
McComb might still be hurting after the 17-5 loss they got from Richland in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will McComb have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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