Deep Creek is 2-8 against Indian River since April of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Deep Creek Hornets will head out on the road to face off against the Indian River Braves at 5:45 p.m. Deep Creek is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season.
Deep Creek lost 11-1 to Great Bridge on Tuesday.
Deep Creek saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brysen Harrison, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Indian River, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They walked away with an 11-6 victory over King's Fork on Tuesday. The high-scoring effort was just what Indian River needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Jaydon Crawford was incredible, going 3-for-4 with five RBI, a triple, and a run. Another player making a difference was Elijah Ham, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Deep Creek now has a losing record at 8-9. As for Indian River, their win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 8-9.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Deep Creek has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .455. However, it's not like Indian River struggles in that department as they've averaged .449. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Deep Creek might still be hurting after the 18-9 loss they got from Indian River in their previous meeting back in April. Can Deep Creek avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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