The Fulton Pirates will challenge the New Lothrop Hornets at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Fulton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.1 runs per game this season.
For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Fulton and Merrill meet (four straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Thursday. The Pirates' pitchers stepped up to hand the Vandals a 6-0 shutout. The Pirates might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 19 games by six runs or more this season.
Carson Litwiller
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The team relied heavily on Carson Litwiller, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with three stolen bases and three runs. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Parker Billings, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and two RBI.
Meanwhile, New Lothrop was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-0 heartbreaker at the hands of Chesaning. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Hornets have suffered since April 21st.
Logan Lienau spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on four hits. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances.
New Lothrop's loss dropped their record down to 14-14. As for Fulton, their win bumped their record up to 27-6.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Fulton has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like New Lothrop struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.8 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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