The Argenta-Oreana Bombers will venture away from home to face off against the LeRoy Panthers at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Argenta-Oreana is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
Argenta-Oreana was handed a ten-run defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Monday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Sullivan a 1-0 shutout.
MJ Hall
| 04/21/25 @ Sullivan | 12 |
| 04/14/25 @ Cerro Gordo/Bement | 8 |
| 04/07/25 vs Heritage | 13 |
| 03/31/25 @ Tuscola | 8 |
| 03/25/25 vs Meridian | 12 |
| 03/18/25 @ Central A & M | 13 |
MJ Hall made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 12 over seven innings pitched. He has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base.
Meanwhile, LeRoy unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Monday. They lost 9-2 to Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley.
LeRoy's loss dropped their record down to 8-4. As for Argenta-Oreana, their victory bumped their record up to 8-5.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Argenta-Oreana has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 9.9 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like LeRoy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.8 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Argenta-Oreana came out on top in a nail-biter against LeRoy in their previous meeting back in April of 2024, sneaking past 11-10. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Bombers since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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