The Sam Rayburn Rebels will face off against the Tom Bean Tomcats at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Sam Rayburn is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
On Wednesday, Sam Rayburn wound up with the same score they had in their last game (5-2), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time.
Booker Binford was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Tom Bean entered their tilt with Honey Grove on Tuesday with 16 consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with 17. They blew past the Warriors 15-3. Considering the Tomcats have won 13 games by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Cash Linder made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ryan Dearmond, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March. Grayson Pribble also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
Tom Bean was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .429. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their batting average total in three consecutive contests.
Tom Bean's record is now 18-1. As for Sam Rayburn, their loss dropped their record down to 14-9.
Sam Rayburn might still be hurting after the 6-0 defeat they got from Tom Bean in their previous matchup back in March. Can the Rebels avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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