The Hoover Huskies will head out on the road to take on the Lewis County Minutemen at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Hoover is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
Hoover took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged Roane County out 5-3.
Riley Johnson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over 4.1 innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. Johnson has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Johnson was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
In other pitching news, Jacob White looked comfortable as he pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Braydon Bounds, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Lewis County scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. Everything went their way against Clay County as Lewis County made off with an 18-4 win. Considering Lewis County has won nine contests by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Like Hoover, Lewis County also got a great game from a two-way player: Brayden Carder. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits. Carder was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Trenton Hunt, who scored two runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Joel Good was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.
Hoover is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 16-10 record this season. As for Lewis County, their record now sits at 16-6.
Hoover's speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's matchup. Hoover has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.6 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Lewis County, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Hoover continue to outrun the ball?
Hoover took their victory against Lewis County in their previous meeting last Saturday by a conclusive 10-4. The rematch might be a little tougher for Hoover 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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