The Raceland Rams will head out to face off against the Russell Red Devils at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Raceland is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.7 runs per game this season.
On Wednesday, Raceland came up short against Notre Dame and fell 6-2. The Rams have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Raceland saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bryna Wellman, who went 1-for-3 with one double.
Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Russell's offense. They lost 10-0 to Greenup County on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Red Devils have suffered against the Musketeers since April 1, 2022.
Russell's defeat was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 7-13. As for Raceland, their loss dropped their record down to 13-5.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Raceland hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .396. However, it's not like Russell struggles in that department as they've averaged .316. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Raceland's way against Russell in their previous matchup last Tuesday, as Raceland made off with an 11-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Rams since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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