Baseball Game Preview: Metamora Redbirds vs. Limestone Rockets

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05/05/25 - Away	6-3 W
05/01/24 - Home	1-3 L
04/29/24 - Away	3-4 L
05/24/23 - Away	2-4 L
05/03/23 - Home	4-11 L
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Metamora and Limestone are an even 5-5 against one another since May of 2021, but likely not for long. The Redbirds will be playing in front of their home fans against the Rockets at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Metamora is coming into the contest hot, having won their last three games.

Metamora came out on top against Limestone on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run third inning. The Redbirds took their match against the Rockets 6-3. The game was the first time the Redbirds have beaten the Rockets on their field since April 11, 2022.

For Limestone's part, Bryce Chapman was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, one double, and one RBI. Chapman is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged two or more in each of the last three games he's played.

Limestone's win bumped their record up to 15-12. As for Metamora, their victory bumped their record up to 9-13.

The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Metamora has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.6 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Limestone struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.8 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.