Pioneer is 0-3 against Vanden since March of 2020 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Pioneer Patriots will head out on the road to square off against the Vanden Vikings at 4:00 p.m. Pioneer's pitching crew has only allowed 2.5 runs per game this season, so Vanden's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Pioneer is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Vanden just ended the team's nine-game winning streak on Thursday. They fell just short of the Vikings by a score of 10-9.
For Vanden's part, Ryan Cahalan looked comfortable as he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kekoa Grinton, who went 3-for-5 with three runs and a triple. Another player making a difference was Isaiah Shahan, who went 3-for-5 with four RBI and a double.
Pioneer's defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 21-6. As for Vanden, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 13-10.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Pioneer has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .488. However, it's not like Vanden struggles in that department as they've averaged .436. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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