Howard Tech hasn't had much luck against Bradley Central recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Hustlin' Tigers will be playing at home against the Bears at 7:00 p.m. Howard Tech has given up an average of 14.1 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Howard Tech is headed into Monday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their tenth straight game on Saturday. They lost 21-0 to East Nashville Magnet.
Meanwhile, Bradley Central came tearing into Thursday's contest with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.7 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victors by a 10-1 margin over the Hurricanes. The Bears might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight games by nine runs or more this season.
Jadon Griffey and Jonathon Alomar did most of the damage at the plate: Griffey scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Alomar scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. What's more, Griffey posted three RBI, the most he's had since back in March. Another player making a difference was Bronson Stone, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Bradley Central always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .545. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Bradley Central's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-10-1. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Howard Tech, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-14.
Howard Tech's speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's matchup. The Hustlin' Tigers have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Bradley Central, though, as they've been averaging only 0.9 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Howard Tech continue to outrun the ball?
Howard Tech might still be hurting after the 20-2 loss they got from Bradley Central in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Will the Hustlin' Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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