The Durand Railroaders will take on the Ovid-Elsie Marauders at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Durand fell victim to Swan Valley and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Vikings, falling 15-0. Having soared to a lofty 19 runs in the game before, the Railroaders' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 18 runs the game before, Ovid-Elsie was a bit more limited in their match on Monday. They lost 16-1 to Birch Run.
Ovid-Elsie saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Haley McClung, who went 1-for-2 with one triple and one run. That triple marked the first that McClung has hit this season.
Durand has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.5 runs over those games. As for Ovid-Elsie, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-6.
Ovid-Elsie's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Durand has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .470. It's a different story for Ovid-Elsie, though, as they've only averaged .355. Will they be able to contain Durand's hitters?
Durand might still be hurting after the 16-1 loss they got from Ovid-Elsie in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Railroaders avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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