For the second straight game, Corbin will face off against South Laurel. The Redhounds will face off against the Cardinals at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
Corbin fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against South Laurel on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Cardinals by a score of 7-6. The Redhounds' defeat signaled the end of their seven-game winning streak.
For South Laurel's part, Will Alsip and Waylon Hensley made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Alsip didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over four innings pitched. Meanwhile, Hensley pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits. Alsip has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. At bat, Alsip got on base in three of his five plate appearances with one run, while Hensley went 2-for-4 with one run and one double.
In other batting news, Vince Sizemore was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double. That's the most hits he has posted over his last ten matchups.
The win made it two in a row for South Laurel and bumps their season record up to 15-4. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 6 runs in those games. As for Corbin, their loss dropped their record down to 17-10.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Corbin has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .474. However, it's not like South Laurel 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 MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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