The Musselman Applemen are taking a road trip to face off against the Washington Patriots at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Musselman is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
The home team had won the previous five meetings between Musselman and Washington, and Washington kept the tradition alive. The Applemen wound up with the same score they had in their last game (13-3), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time. The loss continues a trend for them in their meetings with the Patriots: they've now lost three in a row.
For Washington's part, Robby Lopez was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI and two runs. That's the most RBI Lopez has posted since back in April of 2024. Marshall Derrick was another key player, going 2-for-3 with four RBI and one double.
Washington always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .543. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Musselman only posted an OBP of .200.
Musselman now has a losing record of 14-15. As for Washington, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-10-1.
Musselman's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's matchup. The Applemen have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Washington, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Musselman continue to outrun the ball? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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