The Martinsville Bluestreaks will venture away from home to challenge the Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City Bobcats at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Martinsville has given up an average of 15.6 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Martinsville is headed into Thursday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Wednesday. They came up short against Red Hill, falling 21-1.
Meanwhile, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City made easy work of Mulberry Grove on Tuesday and carried off a 16-1 win.
Clive Schlanser was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched two innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. He is becoming a predictor of Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 3-13 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, Connor Vaughn and Kale Hardimon did most of the damage at the plate: Vaughn went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one run, while Hardimon went 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Those two hits gave Vaughn a new career-high. Blake Mueller also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .697. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City's record is now 6-13. As for Martinsville, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-11.
Martinsville might still be hurting after the 14-0 loss they got from Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. Can the Bluestreaks avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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