Preview: Northeast Vikings vs. Countryside Cougars
After four games on the road, Northeast is heading back home. They will take on the Countryside Cougars at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Northeast: 2.4, Countryside: 3) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Last Friday, while Northeast put up some runs, the same can't be said for Plum. Northeast walked away with a 3-0 win over Plum.
Cory Geinzer looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Northeast let Elijah De La Concha and Jayden Cannizzaro loose on the outfield. De La Concha scored a run while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances, while Cannizzaro went 1-for-3 with a triple and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Countryside's hitters rose to the challenge against a Packers pitching crew that boasted an average of only three points allowed on Monday. Countryside came out on top against Largo by a score of 10-6. The victory was familiar territory for Countryside who now have three in a row.
Ian Strickland looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk).
On the hitting side, Ethan Hawkins was incredible, scoring two runs while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Pierce Yosuico, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Northeast's win bumped their record up to 8-2. As for Countryside, they pushed their record up to 7-3 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Northeast has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.5 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Countryside struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.7 strikeouts per game. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Everything went Northeast's way against Countryside in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 as Northeast made off with a 13-2 win. Does Northeast have another victory up their sleeve, or will Countryside turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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