The Harrison Central Red Rebels will challenge the West Harrison Hurricanes at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Harrison Central has given up an average of 7.7 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Harrison Central's last matchup with St. Martin could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's game on Saturday. The Red Rebels lost 16-4 to the Yellow Jackets. The Red Rebels have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
MJ Conner made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Meanwhile, West Harrison came up short against Ocean Springs on Friday and fell 5-2. The loss continues a trend for the Hurricanes in their meetings with the Greyhounds: they've now lost three in a row.
Cameron Sandel spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on three hits.
On the hitting side, West Harrison saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jesse Gill, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one double.
Harrison Central's defeat dropped their record down to 6-17. As for West Harrison, their loss dropped their record down to 10-12.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Harrison Central has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.3 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like West Harrison struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.7 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Harrison Central came out on top in a nail-biter against West Harrison when the teams last played back in April of 2021, sneaking past 5-4. Do the Red Rebels have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Hurricanes turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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