The Crown Point Bulldogs will head out on the road to challenge the La Porte Slicers at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Crown Point is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season.
On Tuesday, Crown Point narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past La Porte 3-2. The win was just what Crown Point needed coming off of a 9-1 defeat in their prior match.
Logan Cotton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on four hits and racked up nine Ks.
At the plate, Crown Point let Mick Vagner and Noah Ehrlich loose on the outfield. Vagner scored a run while going 3-for-3, while Ehrlich scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Crown Point pushed their record up to 7-1 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.8 runs per game. As for La Porte, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 4-2.
Wednesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Crown Point has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .466. However, it's not like La Porte struggles in that department as they've averaged .433. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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