The Eastbrook Panthers will face off against the Madison-Grant Argylls at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Eastbrook's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Madison-Grant's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Fans were treated to a battle of the Panthers on Monday. Eastbrook lost 10-3 to Western. Eastbrook's loss signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
Meanwhile, Madison-Grant hadn't done well against Mississinewa recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Argylls put the hurt on the Indians with a sharp 9-3 victory. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Argylls as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Madison-Grant let Brock Barnhart and Harry Brooks run wild. Barnhart went 3-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double, while Brooks went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI and one double. Brooks has become a key player for Madison-Grant: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least three hits, but 7-10 otherwise. Caleb Lamb was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Madison-Grant kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are 3-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Madison-Grant's record now sits at 9-11. As for Eastbrook, their defeat dropped their record down to 22-4.
Eastbrook got the 'W' in their previous meeting two weeks ago against Madison-Grant by a conclusive 16-0 score. Do the Panthers have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Argylls turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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