Leo is 8-2 against Garrett since May of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Saturday. The Leo Lions will head out on the road to challenge the Garrett Railroaders at 10:00 a.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Leo's pitching crew heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 15-0 margin over Bellmont.
Riley Stewart made a splash no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over 4.2 innings pitched. Stewart was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Landin Hoeppner, who went 3-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI. Dominic Rennecker was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-3.
Meanwhile, Garrett has not done well against Eastside recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. Garrett put the hurt on Eastside with a sharp 14-7 win. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Garrett considering their one-run performance the game before.
Like Leo, Garrett also got a great game from a two-way player: Luke Holcomb. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Holcomb was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run and two runs.
In other batting news, Aiden Orth was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Josh Hogle, who scored two runs while going 3-for-5.
Leo's record now sits at 8-4. As for Garrett, their record now sits at 8-6.
Saturday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Leo hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .436. However, it's not like Garrett struggles in that department as they've averaged .337. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Leo took their victory against Garrett when the teams last played back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 13-3. The rematch might be a little tougher for Leo 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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