Bluff Dale is 0-6 against Lipan since February of 2018 but things could change on Tuesday. Bluff Dale will look to defend their home field against Lipan at 4:00 p.m. Bluff Dale will aim to continue their four-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.
Bluff Dale hadn't beaten Huckabay on the road since April 14, 2021 but that history sure didn't bother them on Wednesday. Bluff Dale was the clear victor by a 15-5 margin over Huckabay. The Bobcats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by seven runs or more this season.
Meanwhile, Lipan narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Graford 6-5. That's two games straight that the Indians have won by just one run.
Hunter Mills was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. What's more, he gave up only two walks, the fewest he's had since back in February. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jackson Posey, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. That's the most runs he has posted since back in February. Another player making a difference was Johnny Pierce, who went 2-for-3 with one triple and one RBI.
Lipan has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games. Bluff Dale's victory ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-8.
Bluff Dale might still be hurting after the 12-1 defeat they got from Lipan when the teams last played back in February. Can Bluff Dale avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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