The Bob Hope Eagles will head out on the road to face off against the Legacy Christian Academy Warriors at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Bob Hope is headed into Saturday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against Non Varsity Opponent, falling 16-7.
Brian Ford made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole five bases while getting on base in both of his plate appearances. Jesus Malfavon also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for Legacy Christian Academy's offense. They lost 17-0 to Brazosport Christian on Tuesday. The Warriors haven't had much luck with the Eagles recently, as the team has come up short the last five times they've met.
Bob Hope's defeat dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Legacy Christian Academy, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
Saturday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Bob Hope has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .505. However, it's not like Legacy Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .478. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Bob Hope might still be hurting after the 25-19 loss they got from Legacy Christian Academy when the teams last played back in March. Can the Eagles avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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