The Elizabeth Minutemen will head out to square off against the Dayton Bulldogs at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Elizabeth's pitching crew has only allowed 2.7 runs per game this season, so Dayton's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Elizabeth is headed into the contest having just posted their closest win since May 14, 2024 on Saturday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-5 victory over North Bergen. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Minutemen.
The team relied heavily on Eliezer Cepeda, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Those stolen bases were his first of the season. Jaime Tamayo was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Elizabeth was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .423. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Dayton suffered their biggest defeat since May 16, 2024 on Friday. They lost 13-3 to Johnson. The Bulldogs have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Dayton now has a losing record of 1-2. As for Elizabeth, their record now sits at 5-2.
Tuesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Elizabeth has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .469. However, it's not like Dayton struggles in that department as they've averaged .453. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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