The Frontier Mustangs will face off against the Newkirk Tigers at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Frontier has given up an average of 8.8 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Frontier fell victim to Ripley and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They lost 11-0 to the Warriors.
Frontier saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kolton Ingmire, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Newkirk came up short against Pawhuska on Monday and fell 10-6. The loss continues a trend for the Tigers in their meetings with the Huskies: they've now lost five in a row.
Kyson Thiel made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with two triples, three RBI, and two runs. Newkirk is 2-1 when Thiel posts three or more hits, but 5-6-1 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Grady Wood, who went 2-for-3 with one double.
Frontier has been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season. As for Newkirk, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-7-1.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Frontier has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .447. However, it's not like Newkirk struggles in that department as they've averaged .480. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Frontier came up short against Newkirk when the teams last played back in March of 2024, falling 10-7. Can the Mustangs avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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