For the second straight game, Roxana will face off against Freeburg. The Shells will be playing at home against the Midgets at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Roxana 3.3, Freeburg 3) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Wednesday just wasn't the day for Roxana's offense. They fell just short of Freeburg by a score of 2-0 on Wednesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Shells have suffered against the Midgets since March 28, 2023.
For Freeburg's part, the result came thanks to Cohen Merrill's shutout, as he gave up just three hits. Merrill has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ryan Garland, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, two RBI, and one double. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Cameron Harms, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one run.
Roxana's defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 15-6. Even worse, they were so close so many times: the losses came by an average of only 2.5 runs. As for Freeburg, their win bumped their record up to 20-5.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Roxana hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .322. However, it's not like Freeburg struggles in that department as they've averaged .354. 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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