The Atherton Ravens will face off against the LKY Saints on Tuesday. Atherton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
Atherton fell victim to Spencer County and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They lost 10-0 to the Bears. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, the Ravens' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Atherton saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Caleb Johnson, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base.
Meanwhile, LKY waltzed into their matchup on Saturday with five straight wins... but they left with six. They never let the Bearcats get on the board and left with an 11-0 win. The result was nothing new for the Saints, who have now won 11 games by six runs or more so far this season.
Edan Slider was incredible, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. Those three runs gave him a new career-high.
LKY's victory bumped their record up to 19-8. As for Atherton, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-11.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Atherton has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .489. However, it's not like LKY struggles in that department as they've averaged .441. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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