Burgettstown is 0-6 against Carmichaels since April of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Burgettstown Blue Devils will be playing at home against the Carmichaels Mighty Mikes at 4:30 p.m. Burgettstown will be looking to extend their current eight-game winning streak.
On Tuesday, Burgettstown was able to grind out a solid win over Frazier, taking the game 9-4.
Brodie Kuzior made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Kuzior has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Kuzior was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Burgettstown let Sam Elich and Matthew Bredel loose on the outfield. Elich scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Bredel scored two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Carmichaels gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. They blew past Mapletown 12-2. The win made it back-to-back victories for Carmichaels.
Mason Lapana was a standout: he went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Dominic Colarusso was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Burgettstown pushed their record up to 11-3-1 with that win, which was their third straight at home. As for Carmichaels, their victory bumped their record up to 11-4.
Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Burgettstown has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .466. However, it's not like Carmichaels struggles in that department as they've averaged .484. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Burgettstown might still be hurting after the 10-3 loss they got from Carmichaels in their previous matchup back in May of 2019. Will Burgettstown 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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