Baseball Preview: Englewood Pirates vs. DSST: Montview Knights
The Englewood Pirates will be playing at home against the DSST: Montview Knights at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Englewood is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Englewood gave their fans yet another huge victory on Monday. They blew past Arrupe Jesuit 16-1. The win was some much needed relief for Englewood as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Grant Pebbles made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over four innings pitched. Pebbles was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Dom Dever, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Matt Miller was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, DSST: Montview fell victim to Bruce Randolph and their airtight pitching crew two weeks ago. They lost 7-0 to the Grizzlies. DSST: Montview just can't catch a break and has now endured three losses in a row.
Englewood's victory bumped their record up to 9-4. As for DSST: Montview, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-8.
Englewood took their win against DSST: Montview in their previous meeting back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 14-4. Does Englewood have another victory up their sleeve, or will DSST: Montview turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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