Heritage hasn't had much luck against Phoebus recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Hurricanes will face off against the Phantoms at 4:30 p.m. Heritage has given up an average of 18.6 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Heritage is headed into Monday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 15th straight game dating back to last season on Thursday. They came up short against Warwick, falling 14-4.
Heritage saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Devin Gray, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with three stolen bases and three runs. Donnell King Jr was another, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Phoebus was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-5 heartbreaker at the hands of Hampton. That's two games in a row now that the Phantoms have lost by just one run.
Heritage's defeat dropped their record down to 0-12. As for Phoebus, their loss dropped their record down to 2-8.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Heritage has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 6.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Phoebus struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.6 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Heritage might still be hurting after the 21-7 defeat they got from Phoebus in their previous matchup on April 3rd. Can the Hurricanes avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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