The Casteel Colts will head out on the road to take on the Hamilton Huskies at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Casteel will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.
In what's become a running theme this season, Casteel gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. They blew past Campo Verde 19-3.
Casteel got a great performance from Dominic Scelfo as he struck out six batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Scelfo has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Tyler Hatch was a standout: he went 2-for-2 with four RBI, two doubles, and a run. Landon Hairston was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Hamilton waltzed into their matchup on Tuesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Wolves 4-2.
The team relied heavily on Nico Linville, who went 3-for-5 with a home run, four RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Jaylen Payne, who scored two runs while going 1-for-4.
Casteel pushed their record up to 16-6 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Hamilton, their win bumped their record up to 19-4.
Wednesday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Casteel hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .348. However, it's not like Hamilton struggles in that department as they've averaged .380. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Casteel beat Hamilton 9-6 in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Casteel 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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