For the second straight game, Poplarville will face off against Greene County. The Hornets will be playing in front of their home fans against the Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Poplarville will be looking to extend their current eight-game winning streak.
Poplarville hadn't beaten Greene County on the road since March 29, 2019 but that history sure didn't bother them on Tuesday. The Hornets came out on top against the Wildcats by a score of 10-5.
Chadwick Brown looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in 12 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ty Keys, who went 2-for-4 with two triples, three RBI, and one run. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in February of 2024. Brayden Lee was another key player, going 3-for-5 with three RBI.
Poplarville always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .525. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Greene County only posted an OBP of .371.
Poplarville pushed their record up to 17-7 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.2 runs on average over those games. As for Greene County, their defeat dropped their record down to 17-9.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Poplarville has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .436. However, it's not like Greene County struggles in that department as they've averaged .438. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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