The Berne Union Rockets will take on the Cardington-Lincoln Pirates at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Berne Union has three straight wins, Cardington-Lincoln has three straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
Berne Union had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 13-run drubbing they dealt Franklin Heights on Friday. The Rockets put the hurt on the Falcons with a sharp 16-3 victory. The Rockets might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 13 contests by six runs or more this season.
Rylee North was incredible, going 2-for-5 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple. Cloe Hatzer was another key player, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with three runs and one RBI.
Berne Union always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .553. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Franklin Heights only posted an OBP of .250.
Meanwhile, Cardington-Lincoln lost 15-1 to Danville on Saturday.
Cardington-Lincoln's defeat dropped their record down to 7-11. As for Berne Union, their win bumped their record up to 16-6.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Berne Union hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .315. However, it's not like Cardington-Lincoln struggles in that department as they've averaged .339. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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