Baseball Game Preview: Jordan Beetdiggers vs. Alta Hawks

Beetdiggers

Runs

05/06/25 @ Alta	6
05/05/25 vs Alta	2
05/02/25 vs East	10
04/30/25 @ East	21
04/29/25 vs East	16
+ 19 more games

For the second straight game, Jordan will face off against Alta. The Beetdiggers will be playing at home against the Hawks at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Jordan is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season.

Jordan took a 11-run loss the last time they faced off against Alta, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Beetdiggers came out on top in a nail-biter against the Hawks on Tuesday, sneaking past 6-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Beetdiggers have posted since May 8, 2024.

MCKAY BRANDE looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in nine consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Jordan saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was TALON PETERSEN, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one RBI. Another was GAGE NALDER, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI and one double.

Jordan has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-9 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games. As for Alta, their defeat dropped their record down to 18-6.

Wednesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Jordan hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .338. However, it's not like Alta struggles in that department as they've averaged .337. 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.