Decatur is on a roll with a perfect 5-0 record against Burkburnett since March 2018, and they have a chance to extend that dominance on Tuesday. The team will play Burkburnett at 6:30 p.m. in front of their home crowd, and the timing is in Decatur’s favor. They’re coming off three straight home wins, while Burkburnett has struggled with five consecutive losses on the road.
Decatur’s Recent Success
Decatur is coming off a big win against Lake Worth on Friday, winning by a 14-1 scoreline. If they manage to beat Burkburnett with 14 runs again on Tuesday, it could become their new lucky number since they’ve won their past two games with that exact score.
On the mound, Blaze Grider had a standout performance, pitching five innings with no earned runs or hits, and striking out eight batters. Decatur has won 2 out of 3 games when Grider has posted eight or more strikeouts, while their overall record drops to 8-12-1 when he doesn’t.
At the plate, Jed Ross was unstoppable, going 2-for-2 with a run scored. James Mahoney also contributed significantly, going 2-for-3 and scoring two runs. As a team, Decatur finished with 13 hits, their highest since April 2024.
Burkburnett’s Struggles
On the other side, Burkburnett suffered a loss to Castleberry on Friday, falling 8-2. However, Seth Hoyle was impressive on the mound, striking out 10 batters over six innings while giving up four earned runs. Hoyle has been consistent, notching at least nine strikeouts in four straight appearances.
In the batting lineup, Mason Williams did his best to make an impact, going 2-for-3 and scoring a run despite the team’s loss.
Team Performance
Decatur has been on a strong run lately, winning three of their last four games. These victories have boosted their record to 10-13-1 for the season. A big factor in their success has been their pitching, as they’ve allowed an average of only 1.3 runs per game in those wins. Burkburnett, on the other hand, dropped to 3-12 after their latest defeat.
The Last Matchup
The last time these two teams met, Decatur narrowly won 1-0 in a tight contest back in May 2023. Will Decatur manage to keep their streak alive, or will Burkburnett come out on top this time? We’ll find out soon.