The Oviedo Lions will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against the West Orange Warriors at 7:00 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Oviedo: 4.1, West Orange: 2.1) so any runs scored will be well earned.
On Monday, Oviedo sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-5 win over Dr. Phillips.
Bryce Francher looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits (and only one walk).
At the plate, Cooper Pitman was solid, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Marco Gonzalez, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, it was close, but on Monday West Orange sidestepped Foundation Academy for a 3-1 victory.
Parker Hohnstock tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run while striking out eight over five innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single run in three consecutive pitching appearances. Sims McClusky relieved him and did a solid job, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
On the hitting side, Lucas Dufresne was a standout: he scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
Oviedo's record now sits at 7-4. As for West Orange, their record is now 8-2.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Oviedo has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like West Orange struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.2 strikeouts per game. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Oviedo suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to West Orange in their previous matchup back in April of 2022. Can Oviedo avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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