Odin/Patoka/Sandoval hasn't had much luck against Salem recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Eagles will host the Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. Odin/Patoka/Sandoval has given up an average of 8.8 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Odin/Patoka/Sandoval came up short against Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City on Tuesday, falling 15-3.
For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Salem and Effingham meet (five straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Tuesday. The Wildcats fell just short of the Hearts by a score of 8-6. The Wildcats' defeat signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
Cody Beard was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Carter Lowe, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Salem's loss dropped their record down to 6-3. As for Odin/Patoka/Sandoval, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Odin/Patoka/Sandoval has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Salem struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9.3 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Odin/Patoka/Sandoval suffered a grim 14-5 defeat to Salem in their previous meeting back in March of 2024. Can the Eagles avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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