For the second straight game, Moscow will face off against Sandpoint. The Bears will welcome the Bulldogs at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Moscow has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
The home team had won the previous five meetings between Moscow and Sandpoint, and Sandpoint kept the tradition alive. The Bears fell just short of the Bulldogs by a score of 6-5 on Saturday. That's two games in a row now that the Bears have lost by just one run.
For Sandpoint's part, Soren Caprio was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Brennan Shaw, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Sandpoint hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in eight consecutive contests.
Sandpoint's win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-10. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs over those games. As for Moscow, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 13-9 record this season.
Tuesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Moscow has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .431. However, it's not like Sandpoint struggles in that department as they've averaged .440. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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