The Amundsen Vikings will head out on the road to face off against the Mather Rangers at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Amundsen is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Amundsen gave their fans yet another huge win on Monday. Everything went their way against Mather as Amundsen made off with a 15-5 victory. The high-scoring effort was just what Amundsen needed considering they were shutout in their previous match.
Henry Kalmus looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits.
At the plate, Kael O'Conor was incredible, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with a home run and four RBI. Bennett Newman was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2.
Amundsen pushed their record up to 6-3 with that win, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.5 runs per game. As for Mather, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 4-2.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Amundsen has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Mather struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9.3. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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