The Augusta Beavers will face off against the Melrose-Mindoro Mustangs at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Augusta's pitching crew has only allowed 2.7 runs per game this season, so Melrose-Mindoro's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Augusta had been on a three-game streak of scoring at least ten runs, but Eleva-Strum put an end to it on Monday. The Beavers took a 5-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Cardinals. The match marked the Beavers' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Laney O'Brien
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Laney O'Brien put in work while hitting and pitching. She pitched seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI. That RBI was her first of the season.
Meanwhile, Melrose-Mindoro put their dominant pitcher on display in the team's third consecutive shutout on Friday. They never let Eleva-Strum get on the board and left with a 3-0 win.
The result came thanks to Emma Severson's shutout, as she gave up just three hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Opal Buchanan, who went 2-for-3 with one triple and two RBI.
Augusta's loss dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Melrose-Mindoro, their victory bumped their record up to 3-0.
Augusta came up short against Melrose-Mindoro when the teams last played back in May of 2024, falling 6-3. Will the Beavers 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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