The Harker Eagles will head out on the road to take on the Priory Panthers at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Harker has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the contest with three straight losses, while Priory will come in with three straight victories.
Harker's hitters might be in the hot seat on Thursday considering what happened against Priory on Tuesday. Their rough 8-0 defeat to the Panthers might stick with them for a while.
For Priory's part, Michael Hildebrandt made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. Hildebrandt has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Hildebrandt was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Hudson Karnes was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Kai Park, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Harker's loss dropped their record down to 8-10. As for Priory, they pushed their record up to 10-1 with that win, which was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Harker's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's matchup. Harker has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.7 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Priory, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Harker continue to outrun the ball? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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