After 13 games on the road, Santo is heading back home. They will take on the Lipan Indians at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Santo hasn't scored more than two runs for three games straight, a trend the team is eager to reverse.
Last Thursday, Santo suffered a rough 11-1 defeat at the hands of Stamford.
Meanwhile, Lipan scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 15-3 margin over Poolville. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Lipan with their most commanding win of the season.
Hunter Mills made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits. Mills was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jackson Posey, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5. Another player making a difference was Tyson Tarpley, who scored two runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Santo's loss dropped their record down to 1-12. As for Lipan, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-4.
Everything went Santo's way against Lipan in their previous meeting back in March of 2023 as Santo made off with a 13-0 win. Will Santo repeat their success, or does Lipan have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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