For the second straight game, Hobgood Charter will face off against Bear Grass Charter. The Raiders will head out on the road to take on the Bears at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hobgood Charter is coming into the matchup on a four-game losing streak.
Hobgood Charter couldn't beat Bear Grass Charter on Tuesday even though they stacked seven runs on them in the third inning. The Raiders took an 11-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bears.
For Bear Grass Charter's part, Hayden Willoughby was incredible, going 3-for-5 with three runs, four RBI, and one triple.
Willoughby wasn't the only one making solid contact: Bear Grass Charter kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hobgood Charter only managed four hits.
Bear Grass Charter pushed their record up to 17-3 with the win, which was their seventh straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.1 runs on average over those games. As for Hobgood Charter, their loss dropped their record down to 8-8.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Hobgood Charter has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .449. However, it's not like Bear Grass Charter struggles in that department as they've averaged .534. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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