Ralls has been on the road for four straight, but in Tuesday's first game they'll finally head home. They will take on the New Deal Lions at 5:00 p.m. in Tuesday's first game.
Last Wednesday, it was a hard-fought matchup, but Ralls had to settle for a 5-4 defeat against Lockney.
Ralls saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hunter Tidwell, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Tidwell is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last seven games he's played.
Meanwhile, New Deal waltzed into their match on Friday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They had just enough and edged the Mustangs out 3-2.
Tyler Bigham was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and a double.
Ralls' loss was their sixth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 5-16. As for New Deal, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 11 games, which provided a nice bump to their 13-5-1 record this season.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Ralls has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .456. However, it's not like New Deal struggles in that department as they've averaged .448. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Ralls might still be hurting after the 23-4 defeat they got from New Deal when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Can Ralls avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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