After five games on the road, Latta is heading back home. They will take on the Cheraw Braves at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Last Wednesday, it was a hard-fought matchup, but Latta had to settle for a 13-12 defeat against Hannah-Pamplico.
Fisher Richardson put in work no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits (he also only allowed one walk). Richardson was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Eli Jones made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Colby Smith, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Cheraw had just enough and edged Central out 11-10 on Friday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Cheraw.
Like Latta, Cheraw also got a great game from a two-way player: Anthony Strong. On the mound, he pitched five innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Strong was also big at the plate, going 1-for-5 with a home run and three RBI.
In other batting news, Will Quick was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Jackson Byrd was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Latta's loss ended a seven-game streak of away wins and brought them to 12-5. As for Cheraw, their victory bumped their record up to 12-4.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Latta has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.8 hits per game. However, it's not like Cheraw struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4.8. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Latta skirted past Cheraw 5-3 in their previous meeting back in March of 2023. Will Latta repeat their success, or does Cheraw have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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