The Beaver Dam Diamondback will head out on the road to challenge the Panguitch Bobcats at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Beaver Dam has given up an average of 18.5 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Beaver Dam lost 20-3 to Pahranagat Valley on Tuesday. The Diamondback have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Beaver Dam saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Madison Garcia, who went 1-for-2 with one RBI.
Altamont hit Panguitch with a five-run seventh inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Bobcats came up short against the Longhorns, falling 13-1. The defeat continues a trend for the Bobcats in their meetings with the Longhorns: they've now lost four in a row.
Panguitch's loss dropped their record down to 10-6. As for Beaver Dam, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-17.
Saturday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Beaver Dam has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .453. However, it's not like Panguitch struggles in that department as they've averaged .560. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Beaver Dam suffered a grim 20-4 defeat to Panguitch in their previous matchup back in March. Can the Diamondback avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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