The Olton Mustangs will venture away from home to challenge the Sudan Hornets at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Olton has given up an average of 11.9 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Olton lost 20-4 to New Deal on Tuesday. The defeat continues a trend for the Mustangs in their meetings with the Lions: they've now lost six in a row.
Olton saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jett Tomsu, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and two RBI.
Sudan might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 8-4 to Abernathy, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior.
Caleb Groetken made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Kaine Carroll also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Sudan's loss dropped their record down to 6-9. As for Olton, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-10-1.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Olton has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .478. However, it's not like Sudan struggles in that department as they've averaged .511. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Olton got the 'W' when the teams last played back in April of 2025 against Sudan by a conclusive 17-7 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Mustangs 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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