The Roxana Shells will challenge the Freeburg Midgets at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Roxana 3.4, Freeburg 3.1) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Roxana is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Salem just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Thursday. They fell just short of the Wildcats by a score of 7-6.
Nick Miles stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: he went 3-for-4 with three RBI and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Sean Maberry, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Freeburg couldn't beat Mascoutah on Saturday even though they stacked seven runs on them in the third inning. The Midgets fell just short of the Indians by a score of 11-10. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Midgets, who until this matchup were averaging 3.08 runs allowed.
Dane Johnson made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with one home run and five RBI. Another player making a difference was Cole Miller, who went 2-for-5 with one home run and two runs.
Freeburg's loss dropped their record down to 19-5. As for Roxana, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-5.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Roxana has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .437. However, it's not like Freeburg struggles in that department as they've averaged .441. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Roxana came out on top in a nail-biter against Freeburg in their previous matchup back in May of 2025, sneaking past 5-4. Do the Shells have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Midgets turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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