After three games on the road, Banneker is heading back home. They will take on the Mays Raiders at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Banneker will be strutting in after a win while Mays will be coming in after a loss.
On Tuesday, Banneker had just enough and edged Lithia Springs out 7-6. The victory was just what Banneker needed coming off of a 15-0 defeat in their prior contest.
Jeremiah Brown made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. Brown has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Brown was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Denzell Broadnax was excellent, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4. Jimmy Hanks was another key contributor, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases.
Meanwhile, Mays was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. Their tough 21-0 defeat to Midtown might stick with them for a while. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, Mays' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Banneker's win ended a 20-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-11. As for Mays, their loss dropped their record down to 4-7.
Banneker suffered a grim 14-3 defeat to Mays in their previous meeting back in March of 2023. Can Banneker avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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