Baseball Preview: Frostproof Bulldogs vs. DeSoto County Bulldogs
After three games on the road, Frostproof is heading back home. They will take on the DeSoto County Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. DeSoto County took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Frostproof, who comes in off a win.
Last Friday, Frostproof got the win against Victory Christian Academy by a conclusive 9-1.
Ricky Wilson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on eight hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, Luke Thornton and Joshua Brewer did most of the damage at the plate: Thornton scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Brewer scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. Brewer is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Liam Howard, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, DeSoto County suffered a tough 14-6 loss at the hands of Bartow on Friday. DeSoto County has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Will Joens was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Owen Roe, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Frostproof's victory bumped their record up to 6-12. As for DeSoto County, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-13.
Frostproof's speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's game. Frostproof has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for DeSoto County, though, as they've been averaging only 1.1. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Frostproof continue to outrun the ball? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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