The Hoggard Vikings will square off against the North Brunswick Scorpions at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Hoggard has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Last Friday, Hoggard didn't have quite enough to beat South Brunswick and fell 5-4. That's two games in a row now that the Vikings have lost by just one run.
Hoggard got a good showing from Julian Guthrie, who struck out six batters over 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
On the hitting side, Hoggard saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brandon Bush, who went 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI. Bair Kuneyl also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for North Brunswick's offense. They fell 4-0 to New Hanover on Friday.
North Brunswick's defeat dropped their record down to 6-8. As for Hoggard, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-10 record this season.
Hoggard's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's contest. The Vikings have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for North Brunswick, though, as they've been averaging only 0.6 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Hoggard continue to outrun the ball?
Hoggard couldn't quite finish off North Brunswick when the teams last played back in March and fell 4-2. Will the Vikings have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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