Badger is 0-9-1 against Mathews since March of 2017 but things could change on Tuesday. The Braves will head out to square off against the Mustangs at 5:00 p.m. Mathews took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Badger, who comes in off a win.
Badger lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Maplewood, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Monday's game. The Braves blew past the Rockets 13-7 on Monday. The Braves' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
The team relied heavily on Lewis Flowers, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Hunter Gilbert also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Badger kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
St. John hit Mathews with a five-run first inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Mustangs lost 13-2 to the Heralds. The Mustangs have struggled against the Heralds recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Badger's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 4-2. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.7 runs over those games. As for Mathews, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
Badger might still be hurting after the 18-6 loss they got from Mathews in their previous meeting back in April of 2025. Can the Braves avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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