The Hatley Tigers will challenge the Ingomar Falcons at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Hatley has struggled recently with three defeats in a row, while Ingomar will arrive with three straight wins.
Hatley came up short against New Site on Wednesday, falling 9-1.
Rowan Johnson was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched five innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits.
On the hitting side, Hatley saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Carson Armstrong, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Meanwhile, Ingomar won against West Lowndes on Tuesday with 15 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Thursday. The Falcons were the clear victors by a 15-4 margin over the Panthers. Considering the Falcons have won five games by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
The team relied heavily on Jon-David Reid, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Ingomar's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is undefeated (and 5-8 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Ford Robert, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
Ingomar always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .706. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Hatley's loss dropped their record down to 6-13. As for Ingomar, the victory got them back to even at 8-8.
Monday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Hatley has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .477. However, it's not like Ingomar struggles in that department as they've averaged .474. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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