Mays is 4-0 against Banneker since March of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Mays Raiders will head out on the road to take on the Banneker Trojans at 6:00 p.m. Mays is coming into the contest on a six-game losing streak.
Mays fell victim to Midtown and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They suffered a tough 21-0 loss at the hands of the Knights. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, Mays' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Banneker had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They skirted past Lithia Springs 7-6. The victory was just what Banneker needed coming off of a 15-0 defeat in their prior game.
Jeremiah Brown made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. Brown has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Brown was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Denzell Broadnax, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Jimmy Hanks, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases.
Mays' loss dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Banneker, their win ended a 20-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-11.
Banneker's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Mays has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .459. It's a different story for Banneker, though, as they've only averaged .349. Will they be able to contain Mays' hitters?
Everything went Mays' way against Banneker in their previous meeting back in March of 2023 as Mays made off with a 14-3 victory. Does Mays have another victory up their sleeve, or will Banneker turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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