The Hernando Tigers will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against the Brandon Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Hernando: 3.4, Brandon: 3.2) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Hernando heads in on the heels of a playoff matchup on Tuesday. They took a 5-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of Brandon.
For Brandon's part, Walker Hooks spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on three hits and racked up seven Ks. Hooks has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 11 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jay McQueen, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last six games he's played. Another player making a difference was Xavier Myles, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Hernando's loss dropped their record down to 26-7. As for Brandon, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 24-12.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Hernando has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 9 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Brandon struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.8. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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