Neoga has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the Altamont Indians at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. Neoga is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season.
Neoga put the finishing touches on their fourth blowout victory of the season on Saturday. They blew past Tri-County [Kansas/Shiloh/Oakland] 16-4. Neoga's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Josiah Gentry was a standout: he got on base in all four of his plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Trey Sheehan, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
Meanwhile, Altamont waltzed into their game on Saturday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They walked away with a 5-2 win over the Mules.
Kade Milleville spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on five hits and racked up ten Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Nathan Stuemke was excellent, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. Dillan Elam was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-1.
Neoga's victory bumped their record up to 4-6. As for Altamont, they pushed their record up to 7-4 with that win, which was their third straight at home.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Neoga has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.1 hits per game. However, it's not like Altamont struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 3.5. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Neoga might still be hurting after the 8-2 loss they got from Altamont when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Can Neoga avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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