A feisty cat fight will be fought as Hamburg Lions take on Rison Wildcats at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Hamburg has given up an average of 7.4 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
The home team had won the previous three meetings between Hamburg and Monticello, and Monticello kept the tradition alive. Hamburg lost 14-4 to Monticello on Thursday.
Meanwhile, Rison came tearing into Friday's contest with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6.7 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Dragons by a score of 6-2. While the Wildcats didn't have the best season last year (they finished 8-11), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Rison's win bumped their record up to 6-2. As for Hamburg, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.
Hamburg skirted past Rison 4-2 in their previous matchup back in February of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for Hamburg since the team 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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