Overton is 10-0 against Hunters Lane since April of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Overton Bobcats will look to defend their home field against the Hunters Lane Warriors at 5:00 p.m. Overton is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
Overton can now show off six landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Monday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Hunters Lane a 20-0 shutout. The win was a breath of fresh air for Overton as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Liam Henderson looked comfortable as he struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts every time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Jordan Stacy was excellent, scoring a run while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Witt Brooks was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Overton's victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 6-6. As for Hunters Lane, their loss was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-6.
Hunters Lane's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Overton has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .433. It's a different story for Hunters Lane, though, as they've only averaged .323. Will they be able to contain Overton's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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