Carrollton has been on the road for two straight, but on Friday they'll finally head home. They will take on the East Coweta Indians at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Carrollton is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
On Wednesday, Carrollton narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past East Coweta 5-4.
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. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Landon Eubanks, who fired 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.
Carrollton has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 13 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 17-6 record this season. As for East Coweta, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 15-10.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Carrollton has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .453. However, it's not like East Coweta struggles in that department as they've averaged .431. 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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