For the second straight game, Thomas Nelson will face off against Washington County. The Generals will head out on the road to square off against the Commanders at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Thomas Nelson is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season.
Thomas Nelson had been on a five-game streak of scoring at least ten runs, but Washington County put an end to it on Monday. The Generals lost 15-0 to the Commanders. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Generals were not able to get on the board.
For Washington County's part, Camden Abell was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over six innings pitched. Abell also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Washington County is 4-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 6-12 otherwise. Abell was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Anthony Taylor was incredible, going 3-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. He is becoming a predictor of Washington County's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 3-1 (and 7-12 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Jontate Smith, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
Washington County was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .433. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .316 or higher in three consecutive matches.
Washington County has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a massive bump to their 10-13 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.8 runs over those games. As for Thomas Nelson, the loss snapped their winning streak at six games and leaves them with a 10-6 record.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Thomas Nelson has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Washington County struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 7 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.
