The Wonderview Daredevils will square off against the Bigelow Panthers at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Wonderview has given up an average of 9.3 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Wonderview is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Mt. Vernon-Enola just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Monday. They lost 15-5 to the Warhawks.
Gavin Sponer made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Noah Rowell also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Meanwhile, Bigelow was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-0 heartbreaker at the hands of Dover. The match marked the first time this year in which the Panthers were not able to get on the board.
Jay Howell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on two hits and racked up nine Ks. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two hits in seven consecutive appearances.
Wonderview's defeat dropped their record down to 5-7. As for Bigelow, their loss dropped their record down to 3-8.
Bigelow's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Wonderview has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .458. It's a different story for Bigelow, though, as they've only averaged .330. Will they be able to contain Wonderview's hitters?
Wonderview might still be hurting after the 8-2 defeat they got from Bigelow in their previous matchup back in March. Will the Daredevils have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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