The Adams City Eagles will face off against the Gateway Olympians at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Adams City has given up an average of 6.5 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Adams City is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Skyview just ended the team's six-game winning streak on Thursday. They lost 11-4 to the Wolverines. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Eagles have suffered since April 2, 2024.
Miguel Rodriguez was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he tossed four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Rodriguez was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one triple and two RBI. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season.
Rodriguez wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Mauro Acosta, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Nathan Gonzalez was another, going 2-for-4 with one triple and one run.
Meanwhile, Gateway unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Monday. They fell just short of Westminster by a score of 10-9.
Mervin Loya made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. He has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last eight times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Jakob Petersen, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one triple.
Adams City's defeat was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 7-4. As for Gateway, their loss dropped their record down to 7-5.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Adams City has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.5 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Gateway struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 8.4 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Adams City took their victory against Gateway in their previous meeting back in May of 2024 by a conclusive 13-3 score. Do the Eagles have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Olympians turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
