Shaw is 8-2 against Hardaway since March of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Shaw Raiders will be playing in front of their home fans against the Hardaway Hawks at 4:00 p.m. Shaw will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.
Shaw scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They blew past Hardaway 20-1. With that victory, Shaw brought their scoring average up to 6.8 runs per game.
John Roland was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and not a single walk). Roland was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with a double and an RBI.
In other pitching news, Ashton Weeks looked comfortable as he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
Back at the plate, Sincere Ford and Kingsley Long did most of the damage at the plate: Ford scored two runs and stole three bases while going 4-for-4, while Long went 1-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple. Ford has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times he's played. Another player making a difference was Nick Torres, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Shaw's win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-8. As for Hardaway, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-7-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Shaw has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Hardaway struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9 per game. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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