For the second straight game, Monrovia will face off against Beech Grove. The Bulldogs will welcome the Hornets at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Monrovia is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
The home team had come away the winner the last five times Monrovia and Beech Grove had met, but sadly for the fans who attended this one that wasn't the case. The Bulldogs narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Hornets 7-6.
Benjamin Gilbert made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Gilbert was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
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In other batting news, Zach Oliphant and Harry Harris did most of the damage at the plate: Oliphant scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in two of his five plate appearances, while Harris scored two runs and stole three bases. Oliphant is becoming a predictor of Monrovia's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is 2-1 (and 1-2 when he doesn't). Eli Hampton also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
The victory got Monrovia back to even at 3-3. As for Beech Grove, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Monrovia has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.2 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Beech Grove struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.8 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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