The Glendale Vikings will head out on the road to challenge the Curwensville Golden Tide at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Monday, Glendale never let their opponents score. They put the hurt on Bishop Carroll with a sharp 10-0 win. That ten run margin sets a new team best for Glendale this season.
Troy Misiura made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out six over four innings pitched. Misiura has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Misiura was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jacob Lukehart, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances. Connor Potutschnig was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Curwensville waltzed into their contest in Monday's second game with two straight wins... but they left with three. Everything went their way against the Rovers as they made off with an 8-2 victory.
Cael Butler was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Merek Sutika, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI.
The win made it two in a row for Glendale and bumps their season record up to 4-2. As for Curwensville, the victory got them back to even at 3-3.
Glendale's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's game. Glendale has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Curwensville, though, as they've been averaging only 0.8. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Glendale continue to outrun the ball? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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