Rogers has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will take on the Start Spartans at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Rogers is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
Last Saturday, Rogers fell victim to a tough 28-9 loss at the hands of Fostoria.
McKinley Minor was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Start entered their tilt with Clyde with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Fliers 3-2.
Braden Bowman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on six hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Start's victory was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Bryce Creecy, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. Creecy is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last five games he's played.
Rogers has not been sharp recently as the team has lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season. As for Start, the win got them back to even at 4-4.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Rogers has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.9 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Start struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.4. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Rogers might still be hurting after the 23-0 defeat they got from Start in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Can Rogers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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