The Como-Pickton Eagles will square off against the Maud Cardinals at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Como-Pickton is no doubt hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses.
Como-Pickton is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They skirted past Maud 3-1.
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. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Sean Carpenter, who went 2-for-2 with three RBI and a double.
The victory got Como-Pickton back to even at 12-12-1. As for Maud, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 11-8.
Saturday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Como-Pickton has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .454. However, it's not like Maud struggles in that department as they've averaged .446. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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