The Jonesboro Cardinals will head out to square off against the Sandy Creek Patriots at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Considering both teams were shutout in their prior games, the pair is probably coming into this one with something to prove.
Jonesboro is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 19 runs on Wednesday, they were much more limited against Starr's Mill on Monday. They lost 16-0 to the Panthers. The Cardinals haven't had much luck with the Panthers recently, as the team has come up short the last eight times they've met.
Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Sandy Creek's offense. They came up short against Troup County on Thursday, falling 9-0.
Sandy Creek's defeat dropped their record down to 5-19. As for Jonesboro, their loss dropped their record down to 11-11.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Jonesboro has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .578. However, it's not like Sandy Creek struggles in that department as they've averaged .527. 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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