The Rutherford Rams will head out on the road to face off against the Freeport Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Rutherford will be strutting in after a victory while Freeport will be coming in after a defeat.
Rutherford barely beat North Bay Haven Academy the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. Rutherford was the clear victors by a 13-3 margin over North Bay Haven Academy on Thursday. The Rams' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
The team relied heavily on Douglas Maldonado Romero, who went 2-for-5 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That triple was his first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Harold Quintana, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Freeport's offense. They wound up with the same score they had in their last game (10-0), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for they, who until this matchup were averaging 3.89 runs allowed.
Freeport's loss was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 5-4. As for Rutherford, their win ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-5.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Rutherford has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Freeport struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.8 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Rutherford took their victory against Freeport in their previous meeting back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 11-3. The rematch might be a little tougher for Rutherford since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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