For the second straight game, Gates County will face off against Perquimans. The Red Barons will welcome the Pirates at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Gates County has given up an average of 7.8 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Gates County managed to slip by Perquimans the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Red Barons lost 12-6 to the Pirates on Tuesday.
For Perquimans' part, Jacob Askew was incredible, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3. What's more, Askew posted two doubles, the most he's had since back in March. Another player making a difference was Walker Meads, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Perquimans pushed their record up to 14-4 with the win, which was their seventh straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 4.0 runs on average over those games. As for Gates County, their loss dropped their record down to 6-10.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Gates County has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Perquimans struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.6 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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