Baseball Game Preview: Fruitvale Bobcats vs. Martins Mill Mustangs

Fruitvale is on a three-game streak of home losses, and Martins Mill a three-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Monday. The Fruitvale Bobcats will be playing at home against the Martins Mill Mustangs at 6:00 p.m. Fruitvale has given up an average of 8.9 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Hawkins hit Fruitvale with a 11-run fourth inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Bobcats came up short against the Hawks, falling 14-1.

Meanwhile, Martins Mill had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 victory over Como-Pickton on Friday.

Fruitvale's loss dropped their record down to 4-11-2. As for Martins Mill, their win bumped their record up to 3-5.

Fruitvale might still be hurting after the 13-1 defeat they got from Martins Mill when the teams last played back in April of 2025. Will the Bobcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.