Douglas County is 0-10 against Chapel Hill since February of 2015 but things could change on Wednesday. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Douglas County Tigers take on Chapel Hill Panthers at 5:55 p.m. Douglas County has given up an average of 12.8 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Douglas County is headed into Wednesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their seventh straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against Chapel Hill, falling 16-7.
For Chapel Hill's part, Paul Glenn III made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching four innings while giving up four earned runs off three hits. Glenn III was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one stolen base.
In other batting news, Chapel Hill let Mykah Pelzer and Jaylon Allen run wild. Pelzer went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four stolen bases, and three runs, while Allen scored four runs and stole Five bases. while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Those three runs gave Pelzer a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Bryant Monday, who scored a run and stole Six bases.
Chapel Hill always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .686. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
The win snapped Chapel Hill's losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 6-8 record. As for Douglas County, their loss dropped their record down to 3-10.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Douglas County has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Chapel Hill struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5.4 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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