East Coweta has enjoyed a five-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the Carrollton Trojans at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. East Coweta's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Carrollton's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
On Wednesday, it was a hard-fought matchup, but East Coweta had to settle for a 5-4 loss against Carrollton.
For Carrollton's part, John Cobb spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up six Ks. Cobb has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Landon Eubanks was incredible, firing off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while going 3-for-4. Maddox Monsour was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two runs.
East Coweta's defeat dropped their record down to 15-10. As for Carrollton, the victory was the ninth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 17-6.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. East Coweta has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .431. However, it's not like Carrollton struggles in that department as they've averaged .453. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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