For the second straight game, North Forrest will face off against Bogue Chitto. The Eagles will look to defend their home field on Saturday against the Bobcats at 7:00 p.m. North Forrest is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
North Forrest heads in on the heels of a playoff contest on Friday. They took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of Bogue Chitto. Having soared to a lofty 16 runs in the game before, the Eagles couldn't push the score so high this time.
For Bogue Chitto's part, Tripp McCaffrey made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. McCaffrey has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one double.
In other batting news, Bogue Chitto let Manny Conerly and Tucker Kyzar run wild. Conerly went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run, while Kyzar went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one stolen base.
The victory (which was Bogue Chitto's third in a row) raised their record to 14-10. As for North Forrest, they moved to 15-8 with that defeat, which also ended their three-game winning streak.
Saturday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. North Forrest has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .488. However, it's not like Bogue Chitto struggles in that department as they've averaged .454. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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