The Phelps Hornets will head out to take on the Tug Valley Panthers at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Phelps is coming into the matchup on a four-game losing streak.
Monday just wasn't the day for Phelps' offense. They lost 10-0 to Twin Valley on Monday. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last six times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Meanwhile, after only one run in their last contest, Tug Valley made sure to put some runs up on the board against WestSide on Saturday. The Panthers blew past the Renegades 10-3. The win was some much needed relief for the Panthers as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
Chandler Copley made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
In other batting news, Gavin Fitzpatrick was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four stolen bases, two runs, and two doubles. He is becoming a predictor of Tug Valley's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 4-14 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Dawson Richardson, who went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
Tug Valley was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .424. The last time their batting average was this high was back in March.
Phelps' loss dropped their record down to 2-14-1. As for Tug Valley, their record now sits at 10-14.
Phelps suffered a grim 9-1 defeat to Tug Valley in their previous meeting back in April. Can the Hornets avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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