Classical is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Rogers is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Classical Purple will take on the Rogers Vikings at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
If Classical beats Rogers with 11 runs on Tuesday, it's going to be the team's new lucky number: they've won their past two matchups with that exact score. Classical was the clear victor by an 11-1 margin over Blackstone Valley Prep on Monday.
Tyler Lee made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and not a single walk). Lee has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Lee was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, a triple, and a run.
In other batting news, Classical let Allen Espinal and Dominic Mazza loose on the outfield. Espinal went 2-for-2 with two runs, a triple, and a stolen base, while Mazza scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Silas McKay, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Rogers gave their fans yet another huge victory on Sunday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Davies Career & Tech a 13-0 shutout.
Like Classical, Rogers also got a great game from a two-way player: Matthew Lynch. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over five innings pitched. Lynch was also big at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Rogers let Benjamin Borgueta and Trenton Carter loose on the outfield. Borgueta scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-2, while Carter scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Darren Carter, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-5.
Classical's win bumped their record up to 11-7. As for Rogers, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matches, which provided a nice bump to their 12-5-1 record this season.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Classical has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 9.1 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Rogers struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.9. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Classical came up short against Rogers when the teams last played back in April of 2023, falling 5-2. Will Classical have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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