The Kellogg Panthers will square off against the Allegan Tigers at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Fans were treated to a battle of the Panthers on Monday. Kellogg fell just short of Pennfield by a score of 4-3. Kellogg has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Kellogg saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nick Morey, who went 1-for-2 with three RBI and one double.
Meanwhile, Allegan earned a 4-1 win over Saugatuck on Monday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Tigers.
Tyler Thomas spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on six hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, John Dial was excellent, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs. Those two runs gave him a new career-high. Brayden Sternberg was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
Kellogg's loss dropped their record down to 5-12. As for Allegan, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 5-12.
Allegan's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Kellogg hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .328. It's a different story for Allegan, though, as they've only averaged .181. Will they be able to contain Kellogg's hitters?
Kellogg came up short against Allegan when the teams last played back in May of 2024, falling 3-0. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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