For the second straight game, Steel Valley will face off against Avonworth. Steel Valley will challenge Avonworth at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Steel Valley has given up an average of 6.8 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Steel Valley fell victim to Avonworth and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They came up short against the Antelopes, falling 15-0. The defeat continues a trend for the Ironmen in their meetings with the Antelopes: they've now lost nine in a row.
For Avonworth's part, Cooper Scharding made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Scharding was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one home run and two runs.
In other batting news, Avonworth got a massive performance out of Mason Metz, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Those two stolen bases gave Metz a new career-high. Michael Libbon was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one double.
Avonworth was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .409. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .324 or higher in four consecutive matches.
Steel Valley's loss dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Avonworth, their record now sits at 4-1-1.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Steel Valley has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .455. However, it's not like Avonworth struggles in that department as they've averaged .474. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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