The Rock Canyon Jaguars will head out to take on the ThunderRidge Grizzlies at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. Rock Canyon is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season.
Rock Canyon lost 12-6 to Heritage on Friday. While the Jaguars didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Eagles 2-0 in the first period.
Rock Canyon saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sydney Lowery, who scored a run while going 1-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Ellie Sloan, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, ThunderRidge lost 17-4 to Legend on Friday.
Rock Canyon has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-9 record this season. As for ThunderRidge, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-12.
Monday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Rock Canyon has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of 0. However, it's not like ThunderRidge struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Rock Canyon suffered a grim 16-7 defeat to ThunderRidge in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Can Rock Canyon avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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