The Festus Tigers will head out to challenge the Lutheran South Lancers at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Festus' pitching crew has only allowed 2.5 runs per game this season, so Lutheran South's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Festus took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. They put the hurt on Park Hill with a sharp 11-2 victory. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Tigers considering their two-run performance the match before.
Nathaniel Womack looked comfortable as he pitched 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jackson Smith, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, three doubles, and one RBI. Brady Nolen was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Festus was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .452. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Lutheran South put another one in the bag on Monday to keep their perfect season alive. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 win over Windsor.
Festus' victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-2. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.6 runs over those games. As for Lutheran South, their record now sits at 3-0.
Festus skirted past Lutheran South 2-1 in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for Festus since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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