Baseball Game Preview: Decatur Golden Gators vs. Auburn Mountainview Lions

For the second straight game, Decatur will face off against Auburn Mountainview. The Golden Gators will head out to face off against the Lions at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Decatur's pitching crew has only allowed 1.6 runs per game this season, so Auburn Mountainview's hitters will have their work cut out for them.

Decatur had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the six-run drubbing they dealt Auburn Mountainview on Friday. The Golden Gators blew past the Lions 8-2. Considering the Golden Gators have won eight matches by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Dylan Reano

Runs Batted In (Career)

04/25/25 @ Auburn Mountainview	3
04/17/25 vs Peninsula	2
04/14/25 @ Beamer	2
03/28/25 @ Jefferson	2
03/24/25 @ White River	2

Dylan Reano was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high.

In other pitching news, Broq Powlus looked comfortable as he tossed 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one hit in six consecutive appearances.

Back at the plate, Cervantes (CJ) Gatterson was incredible, going 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Nate Gilmore, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and two doubles.

Decatur was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .375. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Auburn Mountainview only posted a batting average of .208.

Decatur's victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 14-1-1. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.6 runs over those games. As for Auburn Mountainview, they now have a losing record of 7-8.