Crothersville is on a three-game streak of home losses, Rock Creek Academy a four-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. The Crothersville Tigers will take on the Rock Creek Academy Lions at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Last Tuesday, Crothersville came up short against Columbus Christian and fell 9-4.
Crothersville saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lucas Hilton, who scored a run and stole four bases while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Rock Creek Academy fell victim to South Central and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They lost 6-0 to the Rebels.
Crothersville's loss dropped their record down to 1-11. As for Rock Creek Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-6.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Saturday as neither team is afraid to steal. Crothersville has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.5 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Rock Creek Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.7. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Crothersville might still be hurting after the 15-9 loss they got from Rock Creek Academy in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. Can Crothersville avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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