For the second straight game, Canton will face off against Yazoo City. The Tigers will welcome the Indians at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
Last Friday, Canton made easy work of Yazoo City and carried off a 17-7 win. Considering the Tigers have won seven matchups by more than eight runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
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Elijah Kiner made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out ten batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. Kiner was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last ten games he's played.
In other batting news, Canton let Jahmad Taylor and Tytrevian Greenwood run wild. Taylor went a perfect 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, four runs, and four RBI, while Greenwood scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Taylor is becoming a predictor of Canton's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 7-1 (and 2-3 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Sadrevian Devine, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-5.
Canton always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .659. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Yazoo City only posted an OBP of .455.
The victory made it two in a row for Canton and bumps their season record up to 9-4. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 19.5 runs over those games. As for Yazoo City, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-7.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Canton has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .586. However, it's not like Yazoo City struggles in that department as they've averaged .590. 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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