The Slocum Mustangs will face off against the Zavalla Eagles at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Zavalla took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Slocum, who comes in off a win.
Slocum is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They were the clear victors by a 19-2 margin over North Zulch on Tuesday.
The team relied heavily on Brooks Eason, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with five RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Creede Kessel was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases and three runs.
Slocum always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .889. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 16 runs the game before, Zavalla was a bit more limited in their game on Thursday. They came up short against Brookeland, falling 12-2.
Zavalla has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-12 record this season. Slocum's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-7.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Slocum has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .494. However, it's not like Zavalla struggles in that department as they've averaged .451. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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