The Myrtle Hawks will challenge the Strayhorn Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Myrtle hasn't scored more than two runs for three games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse.
On Tuesday, Myrtle sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 victory over Belmont.
Myrtle's win was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Jaxon Robbins, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
Meanwhile, Strayhorn wound up with the same score they had in their last game (14-4), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time. The loss continues a trend for them in their matchups with the Conquistadors: they've now lost three in a row.
Myrtle's victory bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Strayhorn, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Myrtle has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.5 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Strayhorn struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.2 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Myrtle took their win against Strayhorn when the teams last played back in February of 2024 by a conclusive 15-0. Will Myrtle repeat their success, or does Strayhorn have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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