The Hatley Tigers will face off against the Hamilton Aggies at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Hatley will be strutting in after a win while Hamilton will be coming in after a loss.
It was a proper cat-fight when Hatley challenged Walnut on Friday. The Tigers blew past the Wildcats 12-1. The victory continues a trend for the Tigers in their matchups with the Wildcats: they've now won eight in a row.
Meanwhile, the Aggies unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Lions by a score of 4-3.
Mason Holloway spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits.
On the hitting side, Houston Tibbs made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one run.
Hatley's win bumped their record up to 6-10. As for the Aggies, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-6.
Saturday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Hatley hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .348. However, it's not like Hamilton struggles in that department as they've averaged .348. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Hatley suffered a grim 20-0 defeat to Hamilton when the teams last played on Saturday. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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