Somerset has been on the road for four straight, but on Tuesday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Danville Admirals at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Saturday, Somerset narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Estill County 5-3.
The team relied heavily on Blake Abbott, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two doubles. Caynan Sizemore was another key contributor, going 3-for-5 with a double.
Meanwhile, Danville scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 16-1 margin over Burgin. The victory was just what Danville needed coming off of a 17-7 defeat in their prior match.
Hayden Foster made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (and only one walk). Foster was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Fox Spears, who fired off two home runs, six RBI, and three runs while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Wyatt Gale, who scored two runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Somerset's win bumped their record up to 6-3. As for Danville, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-3.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Somerset has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .467. However, it's not like Danville struggles in that department as they've averaged .459. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Somerset beat Danville 7-2 when the teams last played back in March of 2023. Does Somerset have another victory up their sleeve, or will Danville turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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