The Osawatomie Trojans will play host again on Tuesday to welcome the Santa Fe Trail Chargers, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Thursday just wasn't the day for Osawatomie's offense. They fell victim to a tough 10-0 defeat at the hands of Baldwin on Thursday. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, Osawatomie's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Santa Fe Trail unfortunately witnessed the end of their ten-game winning streak dating back to last season on Friday. They fell just short of Iola by a score of 5-4.
Santa Fe Trail saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kyle Strother, who scored a run while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Talan Long, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Osawatomie has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season. As for Santa Fe Trail, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 9-1.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Osawatomie has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .460. However, it's not like Santa Fe Trail struggles in that department as they've averaged .490. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Osawatomie might still be hurting after the 15-0 defeat they got from Santa Fe Trail in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Will Osawatomie 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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