The Exeter Monarchs will venture away from home to face off against the Selma Bears at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Exeter has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
On Saturday, Exeter sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-4 victory over Morro Bay.
Exeter saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Owen Robertson, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another was Cade McElmoyl, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Selma entered their tilt with Reedley on Friday with four consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with five. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 6-5 W against the Pirates.
The team relied heavily on Braden Francis, who went 2-for-3 with two triples, two runs, and one stolen base. Those two triples gave him a new career-high. Sonny Rivera was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Exeter's record is now 12-3. As for Selma, their record now sits at 7-5.
Selma's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Exeter hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .338. It's a different story for Selma, though, as they've only averaged .248. Will they be able to contain Exeter's hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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