Hardaway is 5-0 against Jordan since April of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Hardaway Hawks will look to defend their home field against the Jordan Red Jackets at 6:00 p.m. Hardaway is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
Last Tuesday, it was a hard-fought contest, but Hardaway had to settle for a 4-3 defeat against Chattahoochee County. Hardaway has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Fletcher Roberts made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Jordan gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Spencer a 10-0 shutout. Winning may never get old, but Jordan sure is getting used to it with their ninth in a row.
Jared Carter was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-1. Saraj King was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Hardaway's loss dropped their record down to 7-12-1. As for Jordan, they pushed their record up to 14-7 with that win, which was their seventh straight at home.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Hardaway has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .446. However, it's not like Jordan struggles in that department as they've averaged .487. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Hardaway's way against Jordan in their previous matchup back in February of 2023 as Hardaway made off with a 14-4 victory. Does Hardaway have another victory up their sleeve, or will Jordan turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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