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| 04/21/22 - Away | 27-5 W |
| 03/16/19 - Away | 27-0 W |
| 04/24/18 - Away | 13-1 W |
| 04/10/18 - Home | 16-1 W |
| 04/18/17 - Away | 1-0 W |
| + 2 more games |
Awaken Christian has gone 6-1 against Sandy Valley recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Tuesday. The Lions will square off against the Sidewinders at 3:00 p.m. Awaken Christian has given up an average of 9.8 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Awaken Christian fell victim to White Pine and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They came up short against the Bobcats, falling 17-0. Having soared to a lofty 13 runs in the game before, the Lions' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Sandy Valley entered their tilt with Mountain View Christian on Tuesday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They blew past the Saints 19-4. That 15 run margin sets a new team best for the Sidewinders this season.
The team relied heavily on Troy Doty, who scored four runs and stole 11 bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Doty is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least two every time he's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Lucas Ryan, who scored three runs and stole eight bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Sandy Valley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .806. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Sandy Valley's victory bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Awaken Christian, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-7 record this season.
Tuesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Awaken Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .478. However, it's not like Sandy Valley struggles in that department as they've averaged .688. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Awaken Christian's way against Sandy Valley when the teams last played back in April of 2022, as Awaken Christian made off with a 27-5 win. Do the Lions have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Sidewinders turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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