The Vanguard Knights will head out on the road to face off against the Tavares Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Vanguard won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Friday. Their tough 14-3 loss to Dunnellon might stick with them for a while.
Vanguard saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jordan Volker, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Tavares didn't have quite enough to beat Eustis on Thursday and fell 3-2. Tavares has struggled against Eustis recently, as their contest on Thursday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Tavares also got a good showing from Kyle Dunn, who pitched 3.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). Dunn has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive pitching appearances.
Vanguard's record is now 12-7. As for Tavares, their record now sits at 8-10.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Vanguard has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Tavares struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.8. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Vanguard suffered a grim 7-0 defeat to Tavares when the teams last played back in March of 2021. Thankfully for Vanguard, Riley Fitzgerald (who didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 13 over seven innings pitched) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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