For the second straight game, Reavis will face off against Oak Lawn. The Rams will welcome the Spartans at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Reavis is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
Reavis is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Oak Lawn just ended the team's seven-game winning streak on Monday. They lost 7-0 to the Spartans. The contest marked the first time this season in which the Rams were not able to get on the board.
For Oak Lawn's part, John Olejniczak made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out nine over seven innings pitched. Olejniczak has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Olejniczak wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Justin Canvin, who went 2-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. Peyton Melnik was another, going 2-for-4 with one run and one double.
Oak Lawn was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .440. They are a perfect 12-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
The victory (which was Oak Lawn's seventh in a row) raised their record to 20-11. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Reavis, their defeat dropped their record down to 22-10.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Reavis has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .456. However, it's not like Oak Lawn struggles in that department as they've averaged .473. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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