The Rejoice Christian Eagles will take on the Sperry Pirates at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Rejoice Christian has given up an average of 8.8 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Rejoice Christian came into their game on Tuesday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They lost 25-2 to Claremore. The Eagles' loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Maverick Guinn made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run. That home run marked the first that he launched this season. Another player making a difference was Caleb Hall, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Sperry, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 10-8 win over Kellyville last Tuesday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Pirates considering their two-run performance the game before.
The team relied heavily on Cuda Asher, who scored a run while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. What's more, he posted two hits, the most he's had over his last eight matches. The team also got some help courtesy of Braxton Kirkendoll, who scored two runs while going 1-for-4.
Rejoice Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 8-13. As for Sperry, they moved to 5-9 with that victory, which also ended their five-game losing streak.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Rejoice Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .450. However, it's not like Sperry struggles in that department as they've averaged .433. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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