The Biggersville Lions will play host again on Tuesday to welcome the Tremont Eagles, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:00 p.m. Biggersville is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.1 runs per game this season.
On Monday, it was close, but Biggersville sidestepped Hickory Flat for a 9-8 win. That's two games straight that Biggersville has won by just one run.
Biggersville got a massive performance out of Drew Rowsey, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Tre Gunn, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Tremont was not able to break out of their rough patch two weeks ago as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell victim to a tough 14-0 defeat at the hands of Tupelo Christian Prep.
Tremont saw one different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ryan Marks, who went 1-for-2 with a double.
Biggersville pushed their record up to 7-1 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Tremont, they now have a losing record at 3-4.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Biggersville has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .561. However, it's not like Tremont struggles in that department as they've averaged .438. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Biggersville took their win against Tremont in their previous meeting back in April of 2017 by a conclusive 17-5. Will Biggersville repeat their success, or does Tremont have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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