Baseball Game Preview: Chelsea Hornets vs. Mountain Brook Spartans

The Chelsea Hornets are taking a road trip to square off against the Mountain Brook Spartans at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.

Chelsea had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the nine-run drubbing they dealt St. Paul's Episcopal on Saturday. Chelsea blew past St. Paul's Episcopal 11-2. The Hornets' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Meanwhile, Mountain Brook posted their biggest victory since April 26, 2024 on Saturday. They put the hurt on John Carroll Catholic with a sharp 12-2 win.

Chelsea's victory bumped their record up to 3-4. As for Mountain Brook, their win bumped their record up to 3-1.

Chelsea skirted past Mountain Brook 1-0 when the teams last played back in March of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for Chelsea since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.