For the second straight game, Rochester will face off against Leechburg. The Rams will head out on the road to face off against the Blue Devils at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Rochester has given up an average of 7.7 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Rochester is headed into the contest having just suffered their biggest defeat since March 25th on Monday. They came up short against Leechburg, falling 18-3. The loss continues a trend for the Rams in their meetings with the Blue Devils: they've now lost five in a row.
For Leechburg's part, Chase Henry was incredible, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Henry is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last five games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Brady Rollinger, who went 1-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Leechburg always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .561. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Rochester only posted an OBP of .407.
Leechburg's record is now 11-2. As for Rochester, they now have a losing record of 5-6.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Rochester has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.3 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Leechburg struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.7 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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