For the second straight game, Overfelt will face off against Gunderson. The Royals will host the Grizzlies at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Overfelt has given up an average of 7.2 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Overfelt blew Gunderson out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Monday Gunderson got their revenge. The Royals fell just short of the Grizzlies by a score of 12-10.
For Gunderson's part, Christian Lucero was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He pitched 5.2 innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. Lucero was even better at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Dominic Lake, who went 2-for-5 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Gunderson is undefeated when Lake posts two or more runs, but 5-10 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Johnny Estrada, who went 1-for-3 with three runs and one RBI.
Gunderson lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Gunderson's victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 13-10. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games. As for Overfelt, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-11 record this season.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Overfelt has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.4 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Gunderson struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.9 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
