The Maud Cardinals will challenge the Como-Pickton Eagles at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The last three games Maud has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Maud heads in on the heels of a playoff game on Thursday. They fell just short of Como-Pickton by a score of 3-1.
For Como-Pickton's part, Tucker LeCroy spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered one run (which was unearned) on one hit and racked up 11 Ks. LeCroy has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Sean Carpenter, who went 2-for-2 with three RBI and a double.
Maud's defeat dropped their record down to 11-8. As for Como-Pickton, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 12-12-1 record this season.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Saturday as neither team is afraid to steal. Maud has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.1 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Como-Pickton struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5.7. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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