For the second straight game, Williamsburg will face off against Corbin. The Yellow Jackets will host the Redhounds at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Williamsburg is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.7 runs per game this season.
Williamsburg is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 12 runs on Saturday, they were much more limited against Corbin on Monday. They lost 11-1 to the Redhounds. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
For Corbin's part, Malachi Zachery spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up nine Ks.
At the plate, Corbin let Trey Person and Cam Estep run wild. Person went 2-for-3 with two triples, two runs, and one stolen base, while Estep got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one home run, two stolen bases, and two runs. Those two triples gave Person a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Levi Brock, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Corbin kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 5.5 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 matchups they've averaged 11.2.
The win was the fifth in a row for Corbin, bringing their record up to 11-5. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.4 runs over those games. As for Williamsburg, their loss dropped their record down to 8-4.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Williamsburg has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 6.6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Corbin struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.1 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
