The Sparta Bulldogs will head out on the road to take on the Red Bud Musketeers at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Sparta is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering DuQuoin just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Friday. They took a 9-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Indians.
Owen Kueker was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Hunter Steely also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Meanwhile, Red Bud unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Monday. They fell just short of Marissa/Coulterville by a score of 2-1.
Tyson Bohnert spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on seven hits.
At the plate, Lucas Schwartzkopf made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run.
Red Bud's defeat dropped their record down to 15-5. As for Sparta, their loss dropped their record down to 9-11.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Sparta has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Red Bud struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 7 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Sparta might still be hurting after the 6-0 defeat they got from Red Bud in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Can the Bulldogs avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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