The North Sand Mountain Bison will take on the Collinsville Panthers at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
North Sand Mountain is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering Shades Valley just ended the team's five-game winning streak on Saturday. They fell 15-11 to the Mounties.
Mikey Poss and Brayton Johnson did some serious damage despite the final result: Poss scored a run while going 3-for-5, while Johnson scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4. Poss also hit a double, marking his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Luke Reed, who scored two runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Collinsville never let their opponents score on Saturday. They blew past Sumiton Christian 13-0. The Panthers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three games by eight runs or more this season.
Gavin Lang was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only a hit while striking out seven over five innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one hit in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Collinsville let Jake Middlebrooks and Jeremiah Killian run wild. Middlebrooks went 3-for-4 with five RBI, one run, and one double, while Killian went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Will Edmondson, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Collinsville's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-3. As for North Sand Mountain, their loss dropped their record down to 5-2.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. North Sand Mountain has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .498. However, it's not like Collinsville struggles in that department as they've averaged .484. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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