The Italy Gladiators will face off against the Frost Polar Bears at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Italy has now lost seven straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since March 7.
Italy had taken Avalon down for two straight games at home, but that winning streak came to an end on Monday. Italy lost 14-2 to Avalon. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Gladiators have suffered against the Eagles since April 21, 2017.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Frost, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Saturday. They walked away with a 10-5 victory over Itasca on Monday. Frost's win was all the more impressive since the Wampus Cats were averaging only four runs allowed on the season.
Jake Weil was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched 6.1 innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Weil was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with four RBI and two doubles.
In other batting news, J.C. Woods was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Rhett Roughton, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Italy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-13. As for Frost, their victory bumped their record up to 4-2-1.
Italy took their win against Frost in their previous matchup back in March of 2024 by a conclusive 12-1. Does Italy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Frost turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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