The Morton Potters will square off against the Metamora Redbirds at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Morton is coming into the contest hot, having won their last nine games.
Last Monday, Morton beat Metamora 5-1.
Ryan Schaffnit spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up nine Ks. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than one earned run any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Brandon Sieben, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two triples, one run, and one double. Those two triples gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Andy Ballard, who went 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
Morton's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-5. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.7 runs over those games. As for Metamora, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.
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