For the second straight game, East Hamilton will face off against Bradley Central. The Hurricanes will host the Bears at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
East Hamilton's last matchup with Bradley Central could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's contest on Wednesday. The Hurricanes lost 12-1 to the Bears. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Hurricanes have suffered since March 21st.
For Bradley Central's part, the team relied heavily on Nathan Thompson, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs, four RBI, and one double. Those four RBI gave Thompson a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jaxon Humble, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Bradley Central always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .588. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
The win was the third in a row for Bradley Central, bringing their record up to 11-10-1. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for East Hamilton, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 12-11.
East Hamilton's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's match. The Hurricanes have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Bradley Central, though, as they've been averaging only 0.8 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will East Hamilton continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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