Baseball Game Preview: Lovejoy Wildcats vs. McIntosh Chiefs

The Lovejoy Wildcats will take on the McIntosh Chiefs at 5:55 p.m. on Tuesday. Lovejoy has given up an average of 8.1 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Lovejoy managed to slip by Dutchtown the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Wildcats lost 13-3 to the Bulldogs last Thursday. The Wildcats' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.

Lovejoy saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Dylan Rogers, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI.

Meanwhile, McIntosh was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-3 heartbreaker at the hands of South Paulding.

Alex White spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four earned runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Will Nixon was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4. He has become a key player for McIntosh: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 8-14 otherwise.

McIntosh's defeat dropped their record down to 11-15. As for Lovejoy, their loss dropped their record down to 8-10-1.

Lovejoy's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's match. The Wildcats have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 8.5 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for McIntosh, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Lovejoy continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.