Clemente is 0-4 against Farragut since March of 2024 but things could change on Wednesday. The Wildcats will venture away from home to face off against the Admirals at 4:30 p.m. Clemente has given up an average of 13.1 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Mather hit Clemente with a nine-run fourth inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Wildcats came up short against the Rangers, falling 13-1.
Meanwhile, Farragut came tearing into Sunday's game with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6.8 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They put the hurt on the Wildcats with a sharp 13-4 win. The result was nothing new for the Admirals, who have now won six matchups by nine runs or more so far this season.
Nico Roman made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. Farragut is 2-1 when Roman posts three or more hits, but 6-9 otherwise.
In other batting news, Yoel Guerra was a standout: he went 1-for-4 with six stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. He has become a key player for Farragut: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 3-10 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Ben DeMateo, who went 2-for-4 with four stolen bases and three runs.
Farragut's record is now 8-10. As for Clemente, their loss dropped their record down to 3-9.
Clemente might still be hurting after the 13-4 defeat they got from Farragut in their previous meeting on Sunday. Can the Wildcats avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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