For the second straight game, Enterprise will face off against St. Patrick. The Bulldogs will be playing at home against the Fighting Irish at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Enterprise has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the contest with six straight defeats, while St. Patrick will come in with three straight victories.
Enterprise heads in on the heels of a playoff matchup on Monday. They fell just short of St. Patrick by a score of 8-6. That's two games in a row now that the Bulldogs have lost by exactly two runs.
For St. Patrick's part, Jacob Alexander made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts Alexander has posted since back in March. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI and two doubles.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Alden Williams, who went 1-for-3 with one home run. Chaz Byers was another key player, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
St. Patrick's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-9. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. As for Enterprise, their loss dropped their record down to 10-17.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Enterprise has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .447. However, it's not like St. Patrick struggles in that department as they've averaged .438. 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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