The Hollins Royals will face off against the Braden River Pirates at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.
Hollins is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Monday. They had just enough and edged out St. Petersburg 7-5.
Hollins' victory was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Riley McDonald, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one stolen base. That's the most hits McDonald has posted since back in March.
Meanwhile, Braden River posted their closest win since March 13th on Wednesday. They came out on top against Lakewood Ranch by a score of 4-3 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). The victory continues a trend for the Pirates in their matchups with the Mustangs: they've now won four in a row.
Hollins' record now sits at 9-14. As for Braden River, their record is now 12-10.
Hollins' speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's matchup. The Royals have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.5 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Braden River, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Hollins continue to outrun the ball? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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