The Hillcrest Knights will head out to square off against the Thunder Ridge Titans at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Hillcrest has given up an average of 9.7 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Hillcrest and Blackfoot meet (two straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Friday. The Knights lost 11-1 to the Broncos.
Meanwhile, Thunder Ridge was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They came up short against Madison, falling 22-10.
Thunder Ridge saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Graham Webb, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. The Titans are 2-1 when Webb posts two or more runs, but 4-8 otherwise. Easton Carling was another, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Hillcrest has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season. As for Thunder Ridge, their loss dropped their record down to 6-9.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Hillcrest has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Thunder Ridge struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.2 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Hillcrest couldn't quite get it done against Thunder Ridge in their previous meeting on Monday as they fell 13-8. Can the Knights avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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