The Cranbrook Kingswood Cranes are taking a road trip to take on the Ferndale Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Cranbrook Kingswood is coming into the game on a four-game losing streak.
Notre Dame Prep hit Cranbrook Kingswood with a eight-run seventh inning on Wednesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Cranes lost 17-3 to the Fighting Irish.
Meanwhile, Ferndale had just enough and edged out Oak Park 8-7 on Wednesday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Eagles.
Matthew Trumpy was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched 2.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one walk in seven consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs. He has become a key player for Ferndale: the team is 6-2 when he posts at least two runs, but 5-7 otherwise.
In other batting news, Taylor Williams was excellent, going 1-for-2 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one double. Another player making a difference was Isiah Harris, who went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases and two runs.
Cranbrook Kingswood's defeat dropped their record down to 10-16. As for Ferndale, their record now sits at 11-9.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Cranbrook Kingswood has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Ferndale struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5.8 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Cranbrook Kingswood suffered a grim 20-7 defeat to Ferndale in their previous meeting on Tuesday. Can the Cranes avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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