For the second straight game, New Hope will face off against Plainview. The Indians will be playing in front of their home fans against the Bears at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
On Tuesday, New Hope needed a bit of extra time to put away Plainview. They had just enough and edged out the Bears 3-2. The win was some much needed relief for the Indians as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
For Plainview's part, Trey Rutledge spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on three hits and racked up ten Ks. The Bears are 2-1 when Rutledge posts eight or more strikeouts, but 5-10 otherwise.
Plainview is on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-11. As for New Hope, their victory bumped their record up to 10-12.
New Hope's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's matchup. The Indians have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Plainview, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will New Hope continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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