Sexton hasn't had much luck against Charlotte recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Big Reds will venture away from home to take on the Orioles at 2:30 p.m. Sexton has given up an average of 17.4 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Sexton is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 33rd straight game dating back to last season on Tuesday. They came up short against Central, falling 25-10.
Caiden Hughes made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Those runs were his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Jason Smith, who got on base in two of his three plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Charlotte came out on top against Maple Valley on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run second inning. The Orioles were the clear victors by a 7-1 margin over the Lions.
Mason Croley was excellent, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. That's the most RBI he has posted since May 2nd. The team also got some help courtesy of Jack Davy, who earned two runs and two stolen bases.
Charlotte has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-9 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.6 runs on average over those games. As for Sexton, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-16.
Sexton might still be hurting after the 18-0 loss they got from Charlotte in their previous meeting back in April. Can the Big Reds avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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