For the second straight game, Myers Park will face off against Berry. The Mustangs will venture away from home to challenge the Cardinals at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Myers Park will be looking to extend their current five-game winning streak.
Last Tuesday, Myers Park made easy work of Berry and carried off a 16-1 win. Considering the Mustangs have won seven matchups by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Thomas Jokinen looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Evan Howard was a standout: he scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. That stolen base was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was William Washburn, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Myers Park always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .649. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Myers Park's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-5. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 4.75 runs across that stretch. As for Berry, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-11.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Myers Park has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Berry struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 8.2 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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