The Homer Trojans will face off against the Galesburg-Augusta Rams at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Homer managed to slip by Quincy the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Trojans lost 12-3 to the Orioles on Thursday.
Brock Butler was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one triple and one run. That triple was his first of the season.
Meanwhile, Galesburg-Augusta came up short against Saugatuck on Thursday, falling 13-1. The match marked the Rams' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Galesburg-Augusta saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Colson Blake, who went 1-for-2 with one RBI.
Homer has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season. As for Galesburg-Augusta, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 5-4.
Saturday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Homer has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .446. However, it's not like Galesburg-Augusta struggles in that department as they've averaged .456. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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