After both having extra time off, the Calvin Cougars and the False River Gators will shake off the cobwebs and hit the field against one another on Tuesday. Calvin has given up an average of 7.4 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Calvin's last matchup with Georgetown could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's contest two weeks ago. The Cougars lost 11-1 to the Bulldogs. The Cougars' loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
False River came out on top against Alexandria Country Day two weeks ago thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run fifth inning. The Gators blew past the Tigers 11-1.
Preston Guiliory spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up ten Ks. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in eight consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Matthew Gradfeo, who went 3-for-4 with four stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. He has become a key player for False River: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least three hits, but 4-17-1 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Josh Ramagos, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
False River is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 6-18-1 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. As for Calvin, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-12.
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