After four games on the road, Overton is heading back home. They will take on the Hillsboro Burros at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Saturday, Overton beat McGavock 7-2.
Christian Estrada-Rivas spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on four hits and racked up 14 Ks.
On the hitting side, Kyree Christian was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Ian Carie, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Hillsboro has not done well against Overton recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. Hillsboro walked away with a 7-3 win over Overton. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Hillsboro.
Efrain Martinez was excellent, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Finn Patrick was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Overton is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight matches, which provided a nice bump to their 19-15 record this season. As for Hillsboro, their victory bumped their record up to 20-5.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Sunday as neither team is afraid to steal. Overton has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Hillsboro struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.4. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Overton came up short against Hillsboro in their previous matchup on Thursday, falling 7-3. Will Overton have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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