Attica is on a five-game streak of home losses, and Southmont an eight-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Friday. The Attica Red Ramblers will welcome the Southmont Mounties at 5:30 p.m. Attica has given up an average of 9.3 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Cissna Park hit Attica with a five-run second inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Red Ramblers came up short against the Timberwolves, falling 11-1.
Attica saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Luke Blankenship, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base.
Meanwhile, after low-scoring totals in their previous three game, Southmont brought some dynamite into their most recent match. They were the clear victors by a 12-3 margin over Lebanon on Thursday. The win was some much needed relief for the Mounties as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Phisher Benge was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching six innings while giving up three earned runs off nine hits. Benge was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three runs, three doubles, and three RBI. Those three doubles gave him a new career-high.
Southmont was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .433. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Attica's loss dropped their record down to 4-13-1. As for Southmont, their victory bumped their record up to 4-14.
Attica might still be hurting after the 14-7 defeat they got from Southmont in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Can the Red Ramblers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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