The P.K. Yonge Blue Wave will face off against the Dixie County Bears at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. P.K. Yonge is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
P.K. Yonge fell victim to Palatka and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They lost 11-0 to the Panthers.
P.K. Yonge saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Josh Davis, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one double.
Meanwhile, Dixie County can bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Fort White with a sharp 16-5 win. The Bears not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since February 21st.
Holden Beauchamp was incredible, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. Another player making a difference was Joel Lord, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two RBI.
Dixie County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .575. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive matches.
P.K. Yonge's defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 8-7. As for Dixie County, their victory bumped their record up to 4-11.
Dixie County's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: P.K. Yonge hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .318. It's a different story for Dixie County, though, as they've only averaged .234. Will they be able to contain P.K. Yonge's hitters?
P.K. Yonge couldn't quite get it done against Dixie County when the teams last played back in April of 2023 as they fell 8-3. Will P.K. Yonge 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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