The Potosi Trojans will face off against the Salem Tigers at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Potosi is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Potosi and Sullivan meet (three straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Tuesday. The Trojans had just enough and edged out the Eagles 8-7.
Potosi let Ayden Ricketts and Brayden Blair run wild. Ricketts scored two runs while going 1-for-4, while Blair scored a run while going 2-for-4. Blair also put up two doubles, which were his first of the season. Camden Kincaid was another key player, scoring two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Salem entered their match against Licking on Tuesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Tigers came up short against the Wildcats, falling 12-1. The Tigers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Potosi has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 4-3 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games. As for Salem, their loss dropped their record down to 3-2-1.
Potosi might still be hurting after the 8-2 defeat they got from Salem in their previous meeting back in March of 2024. Will the Trojans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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