Baseball Preview: Tyler Knights vs. Doddridge County Bulldogs
Tyler is 7-1 against Doddridge County since April of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Tyler Knights will be staying on the road to face off against the Doddridge County Bulldogs at 5:30 p.m. Tyler will be strutting in after a victory while Doddridge County will be coming in after a loss.
On Saturday, Tyler sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-7 win over Wahama.
The team relied heavily on Reese Davis, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Zade Billings, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Doddridge County fell victim to Gilmer County and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They fell just short of the Titans by a score of 2-0. The game marked the first time this season in which Doddridge County was not able to get on the board.
Tyler's victory bumped their record up to 16-6. As for Doddridge County, they dropped their record down to 3-6 with that defeat, which was their sixth straight on the road.
Monday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Tyler has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .455. However, it's not like Doddridge County struggles in that department as they've averaged .461. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Tyler beat Doddridge County 9-4 in their previous matchup on Monday. The rematch might be a little tougher for Tyler since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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