For the second straight game, Spruce Creek will face off against Creekside. The Hawks will be playing at home against the Knights at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Spruce Creek is coming into the contest hot, having won their last 18 games.
Spruce Creek is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. They were the clear victors by an 8-1 margin over Creekside. The Hawks might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 17 matches by seven runs or more this season.
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Jordan Livingston spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up six Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Justin Cronin was excellent, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, one run, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Seamus Moylan, who went 2-for-3 with one triple and two RBI.
Spruce Creek pushed their record up to 28-2 with the win, which was their 12th straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.6 runs on average over those games. As for Creekside, their loss dropped their record down to 18-12.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Spruce Creek has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.6 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Creekside struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.7 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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