For the second straight game, Overhills will face off against Pinecrest. The Jaguars will head out to challenge the Patriots at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Overhills has given up an average of 8.2 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Overhills' offense. They lost 11-0 to Pinecrest on Tuesday. The Jaguars' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it four in a row.
For Pinecrest's part, Bohdi Robertson was a major factor no matter where he played. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Robertson has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits in seven consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and one double. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Pinecrest got a big performance out of David Wiley, who went 1-for-2 with two runs and one RBI. Jack Trythall also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
Pinecrest always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .516. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Overhills only posted an OBP of .300.
Pinecrest pushed their record up to 10-3 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Overhills, their loss dropped their record down to 4-7.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Overhills has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.6 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Pinecrest struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 9.5 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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