The American Heritage Patriots will be playing at home against the Altamont Longhorns at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Altamont is facing American Heritage at the wrong time: American Heritage suffered their first home loss of the season on Saturday and they're likely out for redemption. They fell just short of the Mustangs by a score of 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Patriots have suffered since August 19, 2023.
Matthew Lake made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI. Those doubles were he's first for the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Luke Stratton, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Altamont entered their matchup against Piute on Saturday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Altamont fell just short of Piute by a score of 4-3.
Colton Beal put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Beal was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Beal wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Colt Duncan, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
American Heritage's defeat ended a ten-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 1-3. As for Altamont, their loss dropped their record down to 2-2.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. American Heritage has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.5 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Altamont struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3. The only question left is which team can snag more.
American Heritage suffered a grim 12-3 defeat to Altamont when the teams last played on Monday. Will American Heritage have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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