The Astoria/VIT Rebels will take on the Brown County Hornets at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Astoria/VIT fell victim to Brimfield and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They lost 12-0 to the Indians. The Rebels have struggled against the Indians recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost meeting.
Meanwhile, Brown County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They came up short against Carrollton, falling 17-1.
Brown County saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Taylor Craven, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
Astoria/VIT's defeat dropped their record down to 5-10. As for Brown County, their loss dropped their record down to 3-17.
Astoria/VIT's speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's match. The Rebels have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Brown County, though, as they've been averaging only 0.9 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Astoria/VIT continue to outrun the ball?
Astoria/VIT suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Brown County in their previous meeting back in April of 2018. Will the Rebels have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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