Staunton is 2-8 against Stuarts Draft since April of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Storm will host the Cougars at 5:30 p.m. The last three games Staunton has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Staunton took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against Fort Defiance, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Storm narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Indians 6-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Storm have posted against the Indians since April 6, 2022.
The team relied heavily on Henry Knox, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Riley Cook was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI.
Meanwhile, Stuarts Draft didn't have quite enough to beat Riverheads on Thursday and fell 6-5. The loss continues a trend for the Cougars in their meetings with the Gladiators: they've now lost seven in a row.
Staunton's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Stuarts Draft, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-5.
Staunton couldn't quite get it done against Stuarts Draft in their previous meeting back in May of 2024 as they fell 5-1. Will the Storm have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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