For the second straight game, Collinsville will face off against Rogers. The Panthers will welcome the Pirates at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Collinsville has three straight wins, Rogers has three straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
Collinsville is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Rogers 7-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Panthers have posted since April 1st.
For Rogers' part, Jacob Lee made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Lee has become a key player for the Pirates: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 13-16 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Curtis Campbell, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with two RBI.
Collinsville's victory bumped their record up to 21-7. As for Rogers, their loss dropped their record down to 15-17.
Saturday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Collinsville has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .492. However, it's not like Rogers struggles in that department as they've averaged .444. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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