Hiram has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will take on Drew Charter at 5:55 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
In Monday's second game, it was close, but Hiram sidestepped Pebblebrook for a 10-9 victory.
Alex Tamayo was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 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. Tra'Quan Johnson was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-5.
Meanwhile, Drew Charter put the finishing touches on their 11th blowout victory of the season on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 16-1 margin over Washington. The win made it back-to-back victories 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 nothing but reliable on the mound: 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. Another player making a difference was Charles Tuminello, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Hiram is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 7-12 record this season. As for Drew Charter, their record now sits at 11-9.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Hiram has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .473. However, it's not like Drew Charter struggles in that department as they've averaged .452. 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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