New Diana will face off against Tatum at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Tatum will be up against a hot New Diana team: the squad just extended their winning streak to 12. The Eagles were the clear victors by a 12-4 margin over Mount Vernon on Tuesday. 12 seems to be a good number for the Eagles as the squad scooped up a win with the same number of runs in their previous game.
Levi Green was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Landon Melton, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: New Diana kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2024.
Meanwhile, Tatum got themselves on the board against Sabine on Tuesday, but Sabine never followed suit. They put the hurt on the Cardinals with a sharp 23-0 victory. The win continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Cardinals: they've now won five in a row.
Cayden Tatum made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit over 4.2 innings pitched. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 5-for-5 with three runs, four RBI, and one triple.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tucker Anthony, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one double. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Cooper Whiteus was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
New Diana's victory was their seventh straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 19-6-1. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs over those games. As for Tatum, their victory bumped their record up to 19-6.
Friday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. New Diana has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .447. However, it's not like Tatum struggles in that department as they've averaged .455. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
