The Amundsen Vikings will head out on the road to square off against the Clemente Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Amundsen is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.1 runs per game this season.
Amundsen can now show off 12 landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Monday. They put the hurt on Chicago Academy with a sharp 9-2 win.
Henry Holper made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. Holper was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a triple and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kael O'Conor, who scored two runs while going 3-for-3. Luca Marsh was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Clemente waltzed into their game on Monday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They walked away with a 7-3 victory over the Rangers.
Keyvert Gonzalez was excellent, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Sean Davis, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Amundsen has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 14-9 record this season. As for Clemente, their win was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-5.
Wednesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Amundsen has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .495. However, it's not like Clemente struggles in that department as they've averaged .450. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Amundsen came up short against Clemente in their previous meeting back in May of 2018, falling 4-0. Can Amundsen avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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