The LaVille Lancers will square off against the Rochester Zebras at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
LaVille managed to slip by Jimtown the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Lancers lost 9-0 to the Jimmies on Friday. The matchup marked the first time this year in which the Lancers were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, Rochester got the win against Whitko on Monday by a conclusive 13-3. The result was nothing new for the Zebras, who have now won 11 contests by seven runs or more so far this season.
Tanner Reinartz was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, six RBI, and two stolen bases. Those six RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Parker Casper, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI.
Rochester always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .567. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Whitko only posted an OBP of .417.
The victory made it two in a row for Rochester and bumps their season record up to 18-5. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.0 runs over those games. As for LaVille, they now have a losing record of 9-10.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. LaVille has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.5 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Rochester struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.9 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
LaVille might still be hurting after the 11-2 loss they got from Rochester when the teams last played back in April of 2021. Will the Lancers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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