CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The Charlottesville Tom Sox (14-12) will face the Waynesboro Generals (18-7) in the annual Fourth of July game at Charlottesville High School. It will be broadcast live on the Tom Sox Facebook page & Tom Sox TV. First pitch is set for 5 P.M.
Coverage: Viewers can head to the Tom Sox Facebook Page & Tom Sox TV to watch tonight’s game. A link to the live stats is available on Pointstreak. The Tom Sox Twitter account (@CvilleTomSoxVBL) will provide live updates.
Ticket Information: Admission to all Tom Sox games in 2021 is free, courtesy of Carter Bank & Trust. Parking is available at a first-come, first-served basis in the CHS upper, lower, and student lots.
PROBABLE STARTERS
Waynesboro: RHP Logan Clayton (0-1, 2.40 ERA, 15.0 IP, 4 BB, 16 K)
Charlottesville: RHP Christian Worley (0-0, 1.20 ERA, 15.0 IP, 5 BB, 16 K)
LEADING OFF
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Charlottesville and Waynesboro will meet for the fourth time this season. The ‘Gens lead the season series 2-1.
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The Tom Sox and Generals have faced off every year on July 4, except for a rainout in 2016.
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Charlottesville is 0-4 all-time on July 4.
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The Tom Sox swept yesterday’s doubleheader with Purcellville, riding their arms in game 1 and their bats in game 2.
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Tom Sox pitchers have struck out 10+ batters in 6 of the last 10 games. Their 3.75 ERA ranks 2nd in the league.
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Kameron Guidry upped his on-base streak to 10 games yesterday, the longest on the team.
SERIES vs WAYNESBORO
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It’s been tough sledding as of late for the Tom Sox against the Generals, as Waynesboro has won 6 of the last 7 meetings.
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Charlottesville broke a 6-game losing streak to Waynesboro with their win Friday.
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Each of the last three July 4 games have been 1-run wins for Waynesboro.
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In 2019, the ‘Sox blew a lead to the Generals in the 9th. Charlottesville has not blown a 9th inning lead since.
LAST TIME OUT
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Charlottesville swept their doubleheader against Purcellville, riding their arms in game 1 and their bats in game 2.
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Brady Kirtner had a dominant performance in game 1, becoming the first Tom Sox starter since July 31, 2017 to work into the 7th inning. His 8 strikeouts set a new season high.
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Kirtner’s 98 pitches are also the most by any Tom Sox pitcher since July 2017.
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While the game was tied for much of the 7-inning affair, Charlottesville’s bats did enough off of Purcellville’s relievers to secure a 3-1 win – scoring 2 runs in the 9th.
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The bats came alive in game 2, scoring a season-high 12 runs. Their 12 runs are the most in any game since they scored 18 in Purcellville in July 2019.
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Dillon Janac gave the ‘Sox a strong start, tossing 5 scoreless innings, allowing 2 hits, and striking out 6.
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The Tom Sox had 25 batters reach base in game 2.
TEAM TRENDS
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The ‘Sox offense has scored 7.1 runs/game in wins and 3.1 in losses. They also have double the amount of walks per game in wins.
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16 of Charlottesville’s 25 games have been decided by 3 or more runs.
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Two of the four 1-run games have been walk-off wins.
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10 active players have reached base in 5+ straight games at some point this season. Kam Guidry leads the team with an active 10-game streak.
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Tom Sox batters are batting .248 with runners on base and .285 with runners in scoring position.
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The Tom Sox have boosted their team average by 15 points over the last 7 games.
