Gosnell has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the Manila Lions at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Gosnell's pitching crew has only allowed 2.3 runs per game this season, so Manila's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Last Friday, Gosnell suffered a tough 14-7 loss at the hands of West Memphis.
Trent Middleton was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Chase Perkins, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 14 runs the game before, Manila was a bit more limited in their game on Thursday. They took a 5-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of Rivercrest.
Gosnell's defeat ended an 11-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 13-2. As for Manila, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-5 record this season.
Gosnell was able to grind out a solid victory over Manila when the teams last played back in April of 2023, winning 6-3. The rematch might be a little tougher for Gosnell since the team 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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