The Sandalwood Saints will face off against the Oakleaf Knights at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Sandalwood's pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so Oakleaf's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Last Monday, Sandalwood didn't have quite enough to beat University Christian and fell 5-4. That's two games in a row now that the Saints have lost by just one run.
Trey Dennis made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Oakleaf was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 7-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of North Oconee.
Jackson Clark was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out nine batters over 5.1 innings while giving up four earned runs off five hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, JP Espinosa was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4. He has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times he's played. Jeter Farina was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
Sandalwood has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-8 record this season. As for Oakleaf, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-13.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Sandalwood has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.2 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Oakleaf struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.5 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Sandalwood couldn't quite finish off Oakleaf when the teams last played back in April of 2024 and fell 2-0. Will the Saints 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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