The Musselman Applemen will head out on the road to challenge the Washington Patriots at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Musselman is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
Musselman never got on the board in their matchup on Saturday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Pendleton County on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 13-3 margin over the Wildcat. Musselman might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won five matches by ten runs or more this season.
Colin Aulisio looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kyle Lore, who went 4-for-4 with a home run, four runs, and two stolen bases. Another player making a difference was Trevor Dearstine, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Monday just wasn't the day for Washington's offense. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 11-0 walloping at the hands of Highland on Monday. It was the first time this season that Washington let down their fans at home.
Musselman's victory bumped their record up to 7-5. As for Washington, their defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 7-6.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Musselman has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Washington struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Musselman took their win against Washington in their previous meeting back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 6-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Musselman since the squad 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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