The Forbush Falcons will square off against the Robert C. Byrd Eagles at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Forbush is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Blazer just ended the team's five-game winning streak on Friday. They came up short against the Tomcats, falling 13-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Falcons have suffered since February 25th.
Forbush got a good showing from Luke Sorrell, who tossed 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
On the hitting side, Forbush saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gavin Doub, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two RBI, and one double. That home run marked the first that Doub has launched this season. Eli Wells was another, going 1-for-2 with one home run.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 13 runs the game before, Robert C. Byrd was a bit more limited in their matchup on Friday. They lost 12-2 to Hilton. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Eagles, who until this game were averaging 3.14 runs allowed.
Forbush's defeat dropped their record down to 9-7. As for Robert C. Byrd, their loss dropped their record down to 5-2.
Saturday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Forbush has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .433. However, it's not like Robert C. Byrd struggles in that department as they've averaged .476. 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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