Kennesaw Mountain is on a three-game streak of home wins, while McEachern is on a four-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Kennesaw Mountain Mustangs will host the McEachern Indians at 5:55 p.m. on Monday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Kennesaw Mountain had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 12-run drubbing they dealt Southeast Whitfield County on Saturday. Kennesaw Mountain was the clear victors by a 13-1 margin over Southeast Whitfield County. While the Mustangs didn't have the best season last year (they finished 13-16), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Kennesaw Mountain got a great performance from Daniel Fore as he tossed five innings while giving up just one earned run off seven hits.
On the hitting side, Beau Lindic was a standout: he went 1-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. That triple was his first of the season. George Lutz was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Kennesaw Mountain hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most four strikeouts in five consecutive matchups.
While McEachern didn't have the best season last year (they finished 12-18), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They put the hurt on Hiram with a sharp 8-1 win on Friday. The Indians haven't had any issues with the Hornets recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Joseph Allen looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in strikeouts (four).
At the plate, Malachi Butler was a standout: he scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Tyce Williams, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Kennesaw Mountain's win bumped their record up to 5-1. As for McEachern, their victory bumped their record up to 9-0.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Kennesaw Mountain has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .483. However, it's not like McEachern struggles in that department as they've averaged .500. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
