Mosley is 5-0 against Niceville since February of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Mosley Dolphins will be playing at home against the Niceville Eagles at 5:00 p.m. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Last Friday, Mosley didn't have quite enough to beat Arnold and fell 3-1.
Mosley saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jordan Martinez, who scored a run while going 1-for-2. Martinez has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Niceville lost a close one when they played in Thursday's second game but unfortunately for them the defeat they were handed on Friday was a bit more commanding. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 12-6 walloping at the hands of Fort Walton Beach. Niceville has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Deacon Avery made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Matthew Marcantonio, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with an RBI.
Mosley's loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 8-11. As for Niceville, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-10.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Mosley has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.3 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Niceville struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9.4. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Mosley took their win against Niceville in their previous meeting back in February by a conclusive 9-3. Will Mosley repeat their success, or does Niceville have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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