Baseball Game Preview: Douglas County Tigers vs. Rome Wolves

Douglas County is 0-4 against Rome since March of 2021 but things could change on Tuesday. The Douglas County Tigers will head out to face off against the Rome Wolves at 5:55 p.m. Douglas County has given up an average of 12.2 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.

The home team had won the previous four meetings between Douglas County and Pebblebrook, and Douglas County kept the tradition alive. Douglas County lost 14-4 to Pebblebrook on Monday. That's two games in a row now that the Tigers have lost by exactly ten runs.

Christopher Chapman and Nayland Patton did some serious damage despite the final result: Chapman scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Patton scored a run while going 2-for-2. That's the most hits Patton has posted since back in March of 2024. Kaleem Cheatham also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.

The home team had won the previous five meetings between Rome and Paulding County, and Rome kept the tradition alive. Rome came up short against Paulding County on Monday, falling 10-4.

Rome saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was JD Lanier, who scored two runs and stole Two bases. while going 1-for-3.

Douglas County's loss dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Rome, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season.

Rome's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Douglas County has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .479. It's a different story for Rome, though, as they've only averaged .278. Will they be able to contain Douglas County's hitters?

Douglas County might still be hurting after the 11-0 defeat they got from Rome when the teams last played back in April of 2022. Can Douglas County avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.