Baseball Game Preview: Maplesville Red Devils vs. Billingsley Bears

For the second straight game, Maplesville will face off against Billingsley. The Red Devils will welcome the Bears at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.

Maplesville is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Billingsley just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Bears by a score of 4-3.

For Billingsley's part, Mason Truesdale spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks.

At the plate, Hudson Manning was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.

The win was the fourth in a row for Billingsley, bringing their record up to 16-7. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of two runs across that stretch. As for Maplesville, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-14.

Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Maplesville has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .453. However, it's not like Billingsley struggles in that department as they've averaged .462. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.