Wiregrass is 7-0 against East Central HomeSchool since April of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Saturday. The Wiregrass Kings will head out on the road to face off against the East Central HomeSchool Patriots at 11:00 a.m. Wiregrass is looking to tack on another W to their ten-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
Last Saturday, Wiregrass sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-8 win over Tuscaloosa Home Educators. Despite the victory, that was the fewest points Wiregrass has scored all season.
Daniel Simmons was excellent, going 2-for-3 with a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Riley Treadaway, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
East Central HomeSchool can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Monday. They put the hurt on Varsity Opponent with a sharp 13-6 win. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for East Central HomeSchool considering their one-run performance the matchup before.
The team relied heavily on Jack Taylor, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI and a triple. Joe Murphree was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Wiregrass' record now sits at 5-1. As for East Central HomeSchool, their record is now 3-5.
Saturday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Wiregrass has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .519. However, it's not like East Central HomeSchool struggles in that department as they've averaged .468. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Wiregrass took their victory against East Central HomeSchool in their previous meeting back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 15-5. The rematch might be a little tougher for Wiregrass since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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