The Shenandoah Raiders will head out on the road to challenge the Frankton Eagles at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Shenandoah is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season.
Last Monday, it was a hard-fought matchup, but Shenandoah had to settle for a 9-7 defeat against Alexandria-Monroe.
Aiden Coffey made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Collin Osenbaugh, who went 1-for-3 with a triple and a run.
Meanwhile, Frankton can now show off eight landslide victories after their most recent match on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Oak Hill with a sharp 12-0 victory. The win was familiar territory for Frankton who now have three in a row.
Jarrett Morris made a big impact no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Morris was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Riley Inglis, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Nate Moore was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Shenandoah's loss dropped their record down to 13-8. As for Frankton, they pushed their record up to 12-10 with that victory, which was their fifth straight on the road.
Wednesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Shenandoah has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .447. However, it's not like Frankton struggles in that department as they've averaged .479. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Shenandoah skirted past Frankton 13-12 when the teams last played back in May of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Shenandoah since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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