Baseball Game Preview: Leflore Savages vs. Keota Lions

The Leflore Savages will square off against the Keota Lions at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The two teams are strolling into their contests after big wins in their previous games.

Leflore gave up the first runs on Saturday, but they didn't let that get them down. They put the hurt on McCurtain with a sharp 11-2 victory. The result was nothing new for the Savages, who have now won six matches by nine runs or more so far this season.

The team relied heavily on Ben Dacus, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three stolen bases, and four RBI. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of JJ Cogburn, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.

Dacus wasn't the only one working in the home run department: Leflore lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.

Meanwhile, it may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Keota ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They blew past Webbers Falls 24-17. The Lions' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Riggin Buchanan was a standout: he scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in six of his seven plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Beau McKenzie, who scored a run while getting on base in six of his seven plate appearances.

Keota has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a massive bump to their 6-7-1 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.2 runs over those games. As for Leflore, their victory bumped their record up to 10-3-1.

Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Leflore has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .473. However, it's not like Keota struggles in that department as they've averaged .432. 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.