After two games on the road, Republic County is heading back home. They will take on the Sylvan-Lucas Mustangs at TBD on Monday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Republic County scored the most runs they've had all season in Tuesday's second game, but it wasn't enough. They fell 17-13 to Minneapolis. Republic County has struggled against Minneapolis recently, as their game in Tuesday's second game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Kolby Strnad and Nick Kendall did some serious damage despite the final result: Strnad got on base in all five of his plate appearances with two runs, a triple, and a stolen base, while Kendall scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-4. Owen Cole was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Republic County kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Sylvan-Lucas fell victim to Russell and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They suffered a rough 11-0 defeat at the hands of the Broncos.
Republic County's loss dropped their record down to 0-10. As for Sylvan-Lucas, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
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