For the second straight game, L'Anse Creuse North will face off against Anchor Bay. The Crusaders will host the Tars at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. L'Anse Creuse North's hitters haven't had much luck over their past three matches, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Wednesday, L'Anse Creuse North didn't have quite enough to beat Anchor Bay and fell 2-1.
Jaxon Brincheck was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over six innings pitched. What's more, he gave up only three hits, the fewest he's had over his last four contests.
At the plate, L'Anse Creuse North saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Wesley Zeiman, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two stolen bases. Tyler Hrydziuszko also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Anchor Bay's victory was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-5. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.9 runs on average this season. As for L'Anse Creuse North, their loss dropped their record down to 4-10.
L'Anse Creuse North's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's matchup. The Crusaders have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.1 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Anchor Bay, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will L'Anse Creuse North continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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