For the second straight game, Garfield Heights will face off against Maple Heights. The Bulldogs are taking a road trip to face off against the Mustangs at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Garfield Heights has given up an average of 13.6 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Garfield Heights had been on a three-game streak of scoring at least ten runs, but Maple Heights put an end to it on Monday. The Bulldogs lost 20-1 to the Mustangs. The Bulldogs haven't had much luck with the Mustangs recently, as the team has come up short the last five times they've met.
For Maple Heights' part, Marvin Wolfe was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Wolfe has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on TJ Lee, who went 3-for-5 with seven RBI, three doubles, and two runs. Maple Heights is 5-0-1 when Lee posts two or more runs, but 0-3 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Antonio Cunningham, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs and three RBI.
Maple Heights always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .744. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Maple Heights has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 5-3-1 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.0 runs over those games. As for Garfield Heights, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-7.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Garfield Heights has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Maple Heights struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 6.1 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
