For the second straight game, Pike Road will face off against Park Crossing. The Patriots will be playing at home against the Thunderbirds at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Having struggled with five losses in a row, Pike Road turned things around against Park Crossing on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 13-2 margin over the Thunderbirds. Considering the Patriots' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Hudson Franks looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits.
On the hitting side, Hunter Morton and Coleman Stabler did most of the damage at the plate: Morton scored a run while going 2-for-4, while Stabler scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Quinton Robinson was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Pike Road always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .613. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Park Crossing only posted an OBP of .391.
Park Crossing's defeat dropped their record down to 8-8. As for Pike Road, their victory bumped their record up to 10-18.
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