The Arkoma Mustangs will face off against the Keota Lions at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Arkoma has given up an average of 10.8 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Arkoma is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 16 runs last Thursday, they were much more limited against Panama on Friday. They lost 14-0 to the Razorbacks. The defeat continues a trend for the Mustangs in their meetings with the Razorbacks: they've now lost seven in a row.
Meanwhile, Keota hadn't done well against Webbers Falls recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way last Thursday. Keota came out on top against Webbers Falls by a score of 10-7. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Lions.
Riggin Buchanan made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Buchanan was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Kalib West was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing Two bases. while going 3-for-4. Bladen Blaylock was another key player, scoring two runs while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Keota's record now sits at 2-3. As for Arkoma, they now also have a losing record of 2-3.
Arkoma skirted past Keota 11-10 in their previous meeting last Monday. The rematch might be a little tougher for Arkoma since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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