The Shannon Red Raiders will take on the Saltillo Tigers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Shannon has given up an average of 6.9 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Shannon is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 17 runs on Friday, they were much more limited against Saltillo on Tuesday. They came up short against the Tigers, falling 13-1. The matchup marked the Red Raiders' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
For Saltillo's part, JORDAN EVERS looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
On the hitting side, LEVIN DARSEY and JACK ADAMS did most of the damage at the plate: DARSEY went 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs, while ADAMS scored three runs and stole Two bases. while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. ADAMS has become a key player for Saltillo: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 2-4 otherwise. DAWSON ARRIOLA was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing Two bases. while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Saltillo kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2024.
The victory was the fourth in a row for Saltillo, bringing their record for this year to 5-4. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs over those games. As for Shannon, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-6 record this season.
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