For the second straight game, Combs will face off against Crismon. The Coyotes will welcome the Rattlers at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Combs has struggled recently with six defeats in a row, while Crismon will arrive with seven straight victories.
Monday just wasn't the day for Combs' offense. They came up short against Crismon on Monday, falling 10-0. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Coyotes were not able to get on the board.
For Crismon's part, Brantley Coplen looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Coplen has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one walk any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Crismon let Kaden Peed and Preston Hammond run wild. Peed went a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI, while Hammond went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. That home run was Peed's first of the season. Another player making a difference was Aaden Lopez, who went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases and two runs.
Crismon always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .529. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Combs only posted an OBP of .105.
Crismon's win bumped their record up to 15-1. As for Combs, their loss dropped their record down to 2-9-2.
Wednesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Combs has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .449. However, it's not like Crismon struggles in that department as they've averaged .524. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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