Havana has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will face off against the Triopia/Meredosia-Chambersburg/Virginia Trojans at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Havana is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
Havana's hitters might be in the hot seat on Tuesday considering what happened against Brimfield on Thursday. They lost 6-0 to the Indians. The match marked the first time this season in which Havana was not able to get on the board.
Thurston Sisson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits.
Meanwhile, after low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Triopia/Meredosia-Chambersburg/Virginia brought some dynamite into their most recent matchup. Everything went their way against Pleasant Hill/Western on Thursday as Triopia/Meredosia-Chambersburg/Virginia made off with a 15-0 win. Triopia/Meredosia-Chambersburg/Virginia's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Grant Fricke made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Fricke was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Triopia/Meredosia-Chambersburg/Virginia got a massive performance out of Evan Bell, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Brock York, who scored two runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Havana has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-9 record this season. As for Triopia/Meredosia-Chambersburg/Virginia, their record now sits at 6-14.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Havana has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Triopia/Meredosia-Chambersburg/Virginia struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.8. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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