For the second straight game, Avery County will face off against Mitchell. The Vikings will host the Mountaineers at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Avery County has given up an average of 8.9 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Avery County lost 15-9 to Mitchell on Monday. The Vikings haven't had much luck with the Mountaineers recently, as the team has come up short the last three times they've met.
For Mitchell's part, Jaxon Rohr was a standout: he went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, one run, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of AJ Mackey, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with four runs and one RBI.
Mitchell was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .444. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Mitchell is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-13 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.5 runs over those games. As for Avery County, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-12.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Avery County has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .442. However, it's not like Mitchell struggles in that department as they've averaged .436. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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