Baseball Preview: Ravenswood Red Devils vs. Tyler Knights
The Ravenswood Red Devils will head out on the road to face off against the Tyler Knights at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Ravenswood is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
Last Friday, it was a hard-fought game, but Ravenswood had to settle for a 7-6 defeat against Roane County.
Beau Bennett made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Logan Alfred was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Tyler was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 20-9 to Robert C. Byrd.
Reese Davis made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Tyler kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Ravenswood's record is now 9-7. As for Tyler, their record now sits at 16-10.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Ravenswood has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.4 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Tyler struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9.5. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Ravenswood might still be hurting after the 12-0 defeat they got from Tyler when the teams last played last Thursday. Can Ravenswood avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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