For the second straight game, Camden County will face off against Holmes. The Bruins will challenge the Aces at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Camden County's pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so Holmes' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Camden County fell victim to Holmes and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Aces. The Bruins' defeat signaled the end of their six-game winning streak.
For Holmes' part, the result came thanks to Maddox Bass's shutout, as he gave up just four hits and racked up 14 Ks. Bass has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Holmes saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Darius Oliver, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run.
Holmes has been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 12 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-4 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.8 runs on average over those games. As for Camden County, their loss dropped their record down to 12-5.
Saturday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Camden County has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .454. However, it's not like Holmes struggles in that department as they've averaged .438. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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