The Post Antelopes will face off against the Morton Indians at 4:35 p.m. on Tuesday. Considering both teams were shutout in their prior games, the pair is probably coming into this one with something to prove.
Post fell victim to Sundown and their airtight pitching crew on Saturday. They lost 19-0 to the Roughnecks. Having soared to a lofty 18 runs in the game before, the Antelopes' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Morton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They came up short against New Home, falling 16-0.
Post has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-11 record this season. Those defeats can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.5 runs over those games. Morton's loss dropped their record down to 1-11.
Tuesday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Post hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .469. However, it's not like Morton struggles in that department as they've averaged .381. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Post's way against Morton in their previous matchup two weeks ago, as Post made off with a 21-5 win. Does Post have another victory up their sleeve, or will Morton turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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