After two games on the road, Pearl River Central is heading back home. They will take on the South Jones Braves at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Pearl River Central: 3.2, South Jones: 2.5) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Pearl River Central is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Mississippi's top teams: South Jones, who was ranked tenth in their home state at the time (Pearl River Central was ranked 19th). Pearl River Central fell just short of South Jones by a score of 4-3 on Tuesday.
Konnor Casenave was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over five innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Pearl River Central's loss dropped their record down to 22-5. As for South Jones, they pushed their record up to 23-4 with that win, which was their 16th straight at home dating back to last season.
Friday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Pearl River Central has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .446. However, it's not like South Jones struggles in that department as they've averaged .452. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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