Drew Charter will be playing at home against the Hiram Hornets at 5:55 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
In what's become a running theme this season, Drew Charter gave their fans yet another huge victory on Monday. They put the hurt on Washington with a sharp 16-1 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Drew Charter.
Jacob Haynes looked comfortable as he struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned run off one hit (and not a single walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Joseph Richburg, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-2. Charles Tuminello was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Hiram sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 10-9 victory over Pebblebrook in Monday's second game.
Alex Tamayo made a splash no matter where he played. He tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off one hit. Tamayo was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-1.
In other pitching news, Jayden Gaddis looked comfortable as he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Josh Tuggle, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Tra'Quan Johnson, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-5.
Drew Charter has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 11-9 record this season. As for Hiram, their win bumped their record up to 7-12.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Drew Charter has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .452. However, it's not like Hiram struggles in that department as they've averaged .473. 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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