Baseball Game Preview: Florence Huskies vs. St. Mary's Pirates

Florence hasn't had much luck against St. Mary recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Huskies will be playing in front of their home fans against the Pirates at 11:00 a.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Florence came up short against Woodland Park on Tuesday, falling 16-1. That's two games in a row now that the Huskies have lost by exactly 15 runs.

Florence saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ayden Jennings, who went 1-for-2 with one RBI.

Peyton hit St. Mary's with a six-run fifth inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Pirates lost 10-2 to the Panthers.

This is the second loss in a row for Florence and nudges their season record down to 7-10. As for St. Mary's, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-8 record this season.

Saturday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Florence has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .551. However, it's not like St. Mary's struggles in that department as they've averaged .453. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Florence suffered a grim 14-4 defeat to St. Mary's when the teams last played back in April of 2017. Will the Huskies have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.