For the second straight game, Kent City will face off against Morley Stanwood. The Eagles will take on the Mohawks at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Considering Kent City has lost eight straight at home (dating back to last season) and Morley Stanwood six straight on the road (also dating back to last season), this one might come down to who's more desperate to change their momentum.
On Monday, Kent City came up short against Morley Stanwood and fell 9-6.
For Morley Stanwood's part, Jayden Phillips looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Phillips also tossed a walk, which is notable because the Mohawks are 2-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 2-3 otherwise.
At the plate, Morley Stanwood's win was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Devin Garbow, who went 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. That double marked the first that Garbow has hit this season.
Kent City's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Morley Stanwood, the victory got them back to even at 4-4.
Kent City's speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's game. The Eagles have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Morley Stanwood, though, as they've been averaging only 0.8 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Kent City continue to outrun the ball? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
