For the second straight game, Thomas Nelson will face off against Nelson County. The Generals will welcome the Cardinals at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Thomas Nelson has struggled recently with six losses in a row, while Nelson County will arrive with three straight wins.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Thomas Nelson's offense. They came up short against Nelson County on Tuesday, falling 15-0. That's two games in a row now that the Generals have lost by exactly 15 runs.
For Nelson County's part, Trenton Gagel made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Gagel has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Deken Minter, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double. Another player making a difference was Austin Balog, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Nelson County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .625. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Thomas Nelson only posted an OBP of .154.
Nelson County's victory bumped their record up to 11-6. As for Thomas Nelson, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-8.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Thomas Nelson has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Nelson County struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.6 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
