The Upson-Lee Knights will venture away from home to take on the Sandy Creek Patriots at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
Upson-Lee's last matchup with LaGrange could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's matchup on Friday. Upson-Lee came up short against LaGrange, falling 8-1. The loss continues a trend for the Knights in their meetings with the Grangers: they've now lost four in a row.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Sandy Creek, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They blew past Spalding 18-12 on Friday.
Preston Andrews was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Grant Housley was a standout: he scored two runs and stole Two bases. while going 3-for-4. He is becoming a predictor of Sandy Creek's success: when he posts at least three hits the team is 2-1 (and 0-9-1 when he doesn't). Ethan Campbell was another key player, scoring four runs and stealing Four bases. while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Sandy Creek kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in March of 2024.
Upson-Lee's defeat dropped their record down to 6-5. As for Sandy Creek, their record is now 2-10-1.
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