Chester is 0-10 against Interboro since April of 2022 but things could change on Thursday. The Clippers are taking a road trip to take on the Buccaneers at 3:30 p.m. Chester has given up an average of 17.8 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Chester fell victim to Chichester and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 15-0 to the Eagles. The Clippers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Interboro had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Thursday. They never let the Patriots get on the board and left with a 33-0 win. The result was nothing new for the Buccaneers, who have now won three games by ten runs or more so far this season.
Kaiden Whalen was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Whalen was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, Garry Shropshire was a standout: he scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Nick Rivera was another key player, scoring two runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Interboro always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .694. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive contests.
Interboro's record now sits at 5-3. As for Chester, their loss dropped their record down to 1-5.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Chester has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .473. However, it's not like Interboro struggles in that department as they've averaged .478. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Chester might still be hurting after the 24-2 defeat they got from Interboro when the teams last played two weeks ago. Can the Clippers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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