The Keota Lions will head out to square off against the Leflore Savages at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
On Thursday, Keota needed a bit of extra time to put away Webbers Falls. They put the hurt on the Warriors with a sharp 24-17 win. The Lions' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Riggin Buchanan was a standout: he scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in six of his seven plate appearances. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Jesse Cox also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Keota always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .613. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Leflore was not the first on the board on Saturday, but they got there more often. They were the clear victors by an 11-2 margin over McCurtain. The victory continues a trend for the Savages in their matchups with the Bulldogs: they've now won five in a row.
The team relied heavily on Ben Dacus, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three stolen bases, and four RBI. He has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last six times he's played. JJ Cogburn was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Keota has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 6-7-1 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.2 runs over those games. As for Leflore, their record now sits at 10-3-1.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Keota has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .432. However, it's not like Leflore struggles in that department as they've averaged .473. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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