For the second straight game, North Allegheny will face off against Butler. The Tigers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Golden Tornado at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last four games North Allegheny has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
On Monday, North Allegheny narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Butler 3-1. That looming 3-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Tigers yet this season.
North Allegheny saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was August Maslo, who scored a run while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Sean O'Donnell also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
North Allegheny's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 3-2. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 1.33 runs across that stretch. As for Butler, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 7-1.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. North Allegheny has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.4 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Butler struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 9.1 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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