The Tri Titans will face off against the Eastern Hancock Royals at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Tri is looking for their season's first victory.
Tri's last matchup with North Decatur could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's game on Thursday. The Titans lost 15-2 to the Chargers.
Monroe Central hit Eastern Hancock with a four-run third inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Royals fell 7-3 to the Golden Bears.
Eastern Hancock saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gavin Jenkins, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run. Jenkins is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played. Hayden Rouse was another, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
Eastern Hancock's loss dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Tri, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-9.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Tri has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Eastern Hancock struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 2.8 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Tri suffered a grim 13-0 defeat to Eastern Hancock in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will the Titans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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