Metamora has been on the road for six straight, but on Tuesday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Mt. Zion Braves at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
On Monday, Metamora fell victim to a tough 10-3 defeat at the hands of Morton. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Metamora in their matchups with Morton: they've now lost four in a row.
Clayton Cawley was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out six batters over 4.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits.
At the plate, Metamora saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jack Graf, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Mt. Zion gave their fans yet another huge victory on Saturday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand Taylorville a 10-0 shutout. The win was a breath of fresh air for Mt. Zion as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Metamora's defeat dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Mt. Zion, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-4.
Metamora came up short against Mt. Zion in their previous meeting back in April of 2023, falling 6-3. Will Metamora have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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