After three games on the road, Bluffton is heading back home. They will take on the Leo Lions at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Bluffton is headed into the game fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They were the clear victor by a 19-3 margin over Southwood on Saturday. The result was nothing new for Bluffton, who have now won ten matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Eli Garrett made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Garrett was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Braxton Betancourt was a standout: he scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Easton Blair, who scored four runs while going 3-for-3.
Meanwhile, Leo beat Lakeland 9-5 on Monday.
Leo also got a great performance from Kamden Zeisloft as he pitched six innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits.
On the hitting side, Landin Hoeppner was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Keaton Poley was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Bluffton has been performing well recently as they've won 13 of their last 16 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 16-8 record this season. As for Leo, their win bumped their record up to 15-7.
Tuesday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Bluffton hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .315. However, it's not like Leo struggles in that department as they've averaged .368. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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