Baseball Preview: Simpson Broncos vs. Rapides Mustangs
The Simpson Broncos will head out on the road to face off against the Rapides Mustangs at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
Last Tuesday, Simpson fell victim to a rough 12-4 defeat at the hands of Hornbeck. Simpson has not had much luck with Hornbeck recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
Meanwhile, Rapides had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past Alexandria Country Day 15-1. That 14 run margin sets a new team best for Rapides this season.
Craig Chamberlain made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 2.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). Chamberlain has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Chamberlain was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Rapides let Noah Hoyt and Phoenix Peart loose on the outfield. Hoyt went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and a triple, while Peart scored four runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-3. Alex Jeansonne was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Simpson's loss dropped their record down to 2-10. As for Rapides, their victory bumped their record up to 8-11.
Everything went Simpson's way against Rapides in their previous meeting back in February of 2023 as Simpson made off with a 13-5 win. Does Simpson have another victory up their sleeve, or will Rapides turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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