The Gladewater Bears will challenge the West Rusk Raiders at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Gladewater is coming into the contest hot, having won their last four games.
While Gladewater's win against Arp wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Bears sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 victory over the Tigers last Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Bears have posted since March 3rd.
West Rusk came out on top against Arp on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run sixth inning. The Raiders were the clear victors by a 9-1 margin over the Tigers.
Kam Brown was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one hit in four consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Gunner Harp and Caiden Landon did most of the damage at the plate: Harp went 2-for-5 with two runs and one stolen base, while Landon went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most RBI Landon has posted since back in March. Troy Hunley was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.
West Rusk kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Arp only managed five.
West Rusk's victory bumped their record up to 12-16. As for Gladewater, their win bumped their record up to 10-8.
Gladewater skirted past West Rusk 4-3 in their previous matchup back in March. Do the Bears have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Raiders turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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