For the second straight game, Prince of Peace will face off against Covenant Christian. The Eagles will be playing in front of their home fans against the Cougars at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Prince of Peace is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Prince of Peace's offense. They came up short against Covenant Christian on Tuesday, falling 15-0. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, the Eagles' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
For Covenant Christian's part, Carter Humphrey was a standout: he went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those three hits gave Humphrey a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Michael Winstead, who scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Covenant Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .688. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The victory was the third in a row for Covenant Christian, bringing their record up to 11-6-2. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.0 runs over those games. As for Prince of Peace, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-7-1.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Prince of Peace has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .453. However, it's not like Covenant Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .504. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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