For the second straight game, Saltillo will face off against Sulphur Bluff. The Lions will be playing at home against the Bears at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Saltillo has given up an average of 8.4 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Last Tuesday, Saltillo came up short against Sulphur Bluff and fell 13-10. The Lions haven't had much luck with the Bears recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.
For Sulphur Bluff's part, Brock Gunn was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, Gunn posted two strikeouts, the most he's had since back in May of 2024. He was even better at the plate, going 3-for-5 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tyson Collins, who scored four runs and stole six bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Those four runs gave him a new career-high. Kip Collins was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
Sulphur Bluff kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Sulphur Bluff's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-2-2. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.7 runs over those games. As for Saltillo, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-7.
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