For the second straight game, Corvallis will face off against Lebanon. The Spartans will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against the Warriors at 5:00 p.m. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Corvallis has five straight victories, Lebanon has three straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
The home team had come away the winner the last seven times Corvallis and Lebanon had met, but sadly for the fans who attended this one that wasn't the case. The Spartans came out on top against the Warriors by a score of 6-1 on Monday. The game was the first time the Spartans have beaten the Warriors on their field since April 22, 2019.
Roy Bannister made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Bannister was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with one run and one RBI.
Axel Prechel
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In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Axel Prechel, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with one triple and one stolen base. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played. Ben Weiss was another key player, getting on base in two of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases and two RBI.
Corvallis hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in seven consecutive games.
Corvallis' win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-4. The road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games. As for Lebanon, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-6.
Both Corvallis and Lebanon just can't seem to miss. The Spartans have been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.1 hits per game. However, it's not like Lebanon struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5.5 hits. 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.
