Baseball Preview: Munster Mustangs vs. Kankakee Valley Kougars
After three games on the road, Munster is heading back home. They will take on the Kankakee Valley Kougars at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Munster is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
On Wednesday, Munster earned an 8-3 win over Kankakee Valley.
Roberts Owen spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on four hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, Southwell Nathan was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Jarrett Mason, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Munster now has a winning record of 12-11. As for Kankakee Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-14 record this season.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Munster has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10 hits per game. However, it's not like Kankakee Valley struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5.6. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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