The Red Lion Lions will head out to take on the Susquehannock Warriors at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Red Lion's pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so Susquehannock's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
It was a proper cat-fight when Red Lion took on Dallastown on Monday. The Lions took a 6-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Wildcats. Having soared to a lofty 15 runs in the game before, the Lions couldn't push the score so high this time.
Susquehannock couldn't beat Littlestown on Monday even though they stacked five runs on them in the fifth inning. The Warriors fell 11-8 to the Thunderbolts. The Warriors' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Grayson Copenhaver made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played. Another player making a difference was Brayden Krebs, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI.
Red Lion's loss dropped their record down to 6-4-1. As for Susquehannock, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-4.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Red Lion has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .436. However, it's not like Susquehannock struggles in that department as they've averaged .446. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Red Lion took their win against Susquehannock in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 15-0 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Lions 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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