Beaver Dam hasn't had much luck against Liberty Baptist Academy recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Diamondback will face off against the Knights at 1:00 p.m. The two teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
On Friday, Beaver Dam got the win against Mountain View Christian by a conclusive 20-4. The Diamondback haven't had any issues with the Saints recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive win against them.
Anthony Hermosillo made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. Those six strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of his three plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
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In other batting news, Beaver Dam got a massive performance out of Aaron Huerta, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave Huerta a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Miguel Jauregui, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, two stolen bases, and three RBI.
Beaver Dam always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .719. They are 4-2 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Meanwhile, Liberty Baptist Academy came tearing into Tuesday's matchup with seven straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 13.4 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They never let the Sidewinders get on the board and left with a 20-0 victory. Surprisingly, this marked the Knights' sixth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
Like Beaver Dam, Liberty Baptist Academy also got a great game from a two-way player: Angelo Tatonetti. On the mound, Tatonetti pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Ryan Campbell tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Tatonetti has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single earned run in five consecutive appearances. At the plate, Tatonetti got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI, while Campbell went 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and one stolen base. That home run marked the first that Campbell has launched this season.
In other batting news, Bryce Miano and Aiden Schmitz did most of the damage at the plate: Miano went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple, while Schmitz got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases, four runs, and one RBI. Schmitz continues to improve, besting his previous run total in each of the last three games he's played. Dominic Giannini was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
Liberty Baptist Academy's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 13-4. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 18.5 runs over those games. As for Beaver Dam, their record is now 4-14.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Beaver Dam has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .487. However, it's not like Liberty Baptist Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .515. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Beaver Dam suffered a grim 16-2 defeat to Liberty Baptist Academy in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Diamondback avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
