The Fox Creek Predators will head out on the road to challenge the Hilton Head Island Seahawks at 12:00 p.m. in Saturday's first game. Fox Creek's pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so Hilton Head Island's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Fox Creek proved they can win big two weeks ago (they won by seven) but last Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged Augusta Christian out 4-2.
Devin Hillary made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Hillary was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
Hillary wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Chance Weathersbee, who went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Will Frischmann, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Hilton Head Island fell victim to a tough 12-1 defeat at the hands of James Island on Wednesday. Hilton Head Island has struggled against James Island recently, as their match on Wednesday was their eighth consecutive lost matchup.
Hilton Head Island saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brad Larson, who went 1-for-3 with an RBI.
Fox Creek's victory bumped their record up to 13-2. As for Hilton Head Island, they now have a losing record at 7-8.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp in Saturday's first game as neither team is afraid to steal. Fox Creek has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Hilton Head Island struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.6. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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