The Yantis Owls will face off against the Big Sandy Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Yantis has struggled recently with four losses in a row, while Big Sandy will arrive with three straight victories.
Yantis' last matchup with Como-Pickton could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's match on Friday. Yantis lost 13-2 to Como-Pickton.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Big Sandy). Everything went their way against Fruitvale on Friday as Big Sandy made off with a 20-12 win. The result was nothing new for the Wildcats, who have now won four contests by eight runs or more so far this season.
Logan Brown was a standout: he scored three runs and stole five bases while going 4-for-4. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2024. Cole Orms was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with four stolen bases, two runs, and one triple.
Big Sandy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .659. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive games.
Big Sandy picked up their first road victory, bumping their record up to 5-6. As for Yantis, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-8.
Tuesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Yantis has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .453. However, it's not like Big Sandy struggles in that department as they've averaged .484. 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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