The Anacoco Indians will head out to challenge the Merryville Panthers at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Anacoco has given up an average of 9.6 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Anacoco is headed into Tuesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Monday. They came up short against Grant, falling 14-7.
Riley Hayes and Rodney Wilson did some serious damage despite the final result: Hayes scored a run while going 3-for-4, while Wilson scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. What's more, Hayes posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in March of 2024.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Merryville, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 10-0 margin over Singer on Thursday. The Panthers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matches by ten runs or more this season.
The team relied heavily on Blaze Brister, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, one triple, and one run. He also put up a double, which was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Cole C. Mirante, who scored two runs and stole Two bases. while going 2-for-3.
Merryville was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .462. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .345 or higher in three consecutive games.
Anacoco's loss dropped their record down to 3-12. As for Merryville, their win bumped their record up to 7-1.
Anacoco came out on top in a nail-biter against Merryville in their previous meeting back in March of 2021, sneaking past 11-10. Does Anacoco have another victory up their sleeve, or will Merryville turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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