For the second straight game, Crooms Academy will face off against Taylor. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Crooms Academy Panthers duke it out with Taylor Wildcats at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Crooms Academy has struggled recently with four losses in a row, while Taylor will arrive with four straight wins.
Last Tuesday, Crooms Academy came up short against Taylor and fell 6-1.
For Taylor's part, their victory was truly a team effort as eight different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Andon Harcus, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2. Those two stolen bases gave Harcus a new career-high. Peyton Fender was another, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
Crooms Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Taylor, their win bumped their record up to 8-5.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Crooms Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .435. However, it's not like Taylor struggles in that department as they've averaged .434. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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