For the second straight game, St. Patrick will face off against Enterprise. The Fighting Irish will face off against the Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (St. Patrick has three straight wins, Enterprise has six straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
St. Patrick is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-6 victory over Enterprise. That's two games straight that the Fighting Irish have won by exactly two runs.
For Enterprise's part, Brody Smith made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Smith has become a key player for the Bulldogs: the team is 5-2 when he posts at least two runs, but 5-15 otherwise.
St. Patrick pushed their record up to 18-9 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. As for Enterprise, their loss dropped their record down to 10-17.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. St. Patrick has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .438. However, it's not like Enterprise struggles in that department as they've averaged .447. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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