Overfelt is a perfect 10-0 against Mt. Pleasant since March of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Tuesday. The Royals will challenge the Cardinals at 4:00 p.m. Overfelt has given up an average of 7.3 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Overfelt is headed into the matchup having just suffered their biggest defeat since March 11th on Friday. They lost 14-4 to Silver Creek. The Royals have struggled against the Raiders recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost meeting.
BRANDON GONZALEZ
| 04/18/25 @ Silver Creek | 1 |
| 04/17/25 @ San Jose | 1 |
| 04/15/25 vs San Jose | 3 |
| 04/10/25 vs Yerba Buena | 4 |
| 04/08/25 @ Yerba Buena | 4 |
| 04/07/25 vs Mt. Pleasant | 1 |
ALFREDO GALLEGOS MEDINA and BRANDON GONZALEZ did some serious damage despite the final result: GALLEGOS MEDINA went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double, while GONZALEZ went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. GONZALEZ is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last six games he's played. ELIJAH CASTANEDA-AZCUETA was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Mt. Pleasant's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They came up short against Silver Creek, falling 10-4. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last six times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Mt. Pleasant saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nate Ortiz, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Overfelt's loss dropped their record down to 7-7. As for Mt. Pleasant, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-5.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Overfelt has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 10.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Mt. Pleasant struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 7.9 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Overfelt came out on top in a nail-biter against Mt. Pleasant when the teams last played two weeks ago, sneaking past 6-5. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Royals since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
