The DeSales Irish will venture away from home to take on the Asotin Panthers at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
DeSales took a eight-run loss the last time they faced off against Liberty Christian, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Irish came out on top in a nail-biter against the Patriots on Saturday, sneaking past 11-10.
Meanwhile, Asotin had already won six in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11 runs) and they went ahead and made it seven on Saturday. They walked away with a 13-10 victory over the Bulldogs. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Panthers, who until this contest were averaging 3.38 runs allowed.
CODY ELLS was incredible, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high. SAM HALL was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one double.
Asotin's win was their 17th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 13-3. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.6 runs on average over those games. As for DeSales, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-3 record this season.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. DeSales has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .460. However, it's not like Asotin struggles in that department as they've averaged .492. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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