Baseball Game Preview: Reavis Rams vs. Evergreen Park Mustangs

For the second straight game, Reavis will face off against Evergreen Park. The Rams will square off against the Mustangs at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Reavis' pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Evergreen Park's hitters will have their work cut out for them.

Reavis took a loss when they played away from home on Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. They walked away with an 11-6 victory over Evergreen Park. The Rams haven't had any issues with the Mustangs recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.

Reavis got a great performance from Dennis Muraida as he struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits. Muraida has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Tino Villagomez was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. He has been hot for a while, having posted at least one stolen base the last ten times he's played. Isaac Velasco was another key player, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, one run, and one double.

Reavis always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Evergreen Park only posted an OBP of .375.

Reavis pushed their record up to 10-5 with the victory, which was their 23rd straight at home dating back to last season. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games. As for Evergreen Park, the loss snapped their winning streak at six games and leaves them with a 13-2 record.

Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Reavis hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .351. However, it's not like Evergreen Park struggles in that department as they've averaged .397. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.