Baseball Game Preview: Clark Montessori Cougars vs. Madeira MUSTANGS/AMAZONS

The Clark Montessori Cougars will challenge the Madeira MUSTANGS/AMAZONS at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Neither of those teams managed to put together many runs in their previous contests, so the offenses might be a little more motivated than usual.

On Monday, Clark Montessori didn't have quite enough to beat Seven Hills and fell 3-2. The Cougars haven't had much luck with the Stingers recently, as the team has come up short the last seven times they've met.

Garvin Dixon was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one home run, one stolen base, and two RBI. That home run marked the first that he has launched this season.

Dixon wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ethan Ernst, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base.

Meanwhile, Madeira fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Reading on Wednesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Blue Devils by a score of 2-1. The MUSTANGS/AMAZONS have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Evan Cissell spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks.

Clark Montessori's loss dropped their record down to 11-10. As for Madeira, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-7.

The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Clark Montessori has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Madeira struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.8 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.

Clark Montessori might still be hurting after the 12-4 loss they got from Madeira when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will the Cougars have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.