For the second straight game, Choctaw County will face off against Nettleton. The Chargers will head out on the road to square off against the Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Choctaw County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season.
Choctaw County is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Nettleton just ended the team's seven-game winning streak on Tuesday. They came up short against the Tigers, falling 24-9. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Chargers have suffered since March 20th.
For Nettleton's part, Benton Dabbs and Cayden Duran did most of the damage at the plate: Dabbs went 4-for-5 with four stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI, while Duran got on base in five of his six plate appearances with three runs, four RBI, and one stolen base. Those four hits gave Dabbs a new career-high. Paxton Humble was another key player, getting on base in four of his six plate appearances with four runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Nettleton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 11 hits in three consecutive games.
Nettleton is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average over those games. As for Choctaw County, their loss was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 6-1 and their overall record down to 12-8.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Choctaw County has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .500. However, it's not like Nettleton struggles in that department as they've averaged .517. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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