For the second straight game, J.H. Rose will face off against Terry Sanford. The Rampants will challenge the Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. J.H. Rose is coming into the game hot, having won their last 12 games.
J.H. Rose is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by an 8-2 margin over Terry Sanford. Considering the Rampants have won 15 matches by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Terry Sanford's part, Benny Whiteaker put in work no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed four innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. That's the fewest earned runs Whiteaker has allowed since back in April. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
Whiteaker wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Mason Walker, who went 1-for-4 with one run.
J.H. Rose's victory was their tenth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 26-3. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.3 runs over those games. As for Terry Sanford, they moved to 25-6 with that loss, which also ended their four-game winning streak.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. J.H. Rose has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .456. However, it's not like Terry Sanford struggles in that department as they've averaged .468. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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