Baseball Game Preview: Nimitz Cougars vs. Benjamin Davis Falcons

For the second straight game, Nimitz will face off against Benjamin Davis. The Cougars will welcome the Falcons at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Nimitz has given up an average of 8.4 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Nimitz came up short against Benjamin Davis on Tuesday, falling 16-8.

For Benjamin Davis' part, Adan Ramirez was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Ramirez has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two doubles.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Devin Simth, who fired off two home runs, five RBI, and three runs while going 4-for-4. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high. Jackson Taylor was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.

Benjamin Davis always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .595. They are 3-1-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

The victory was the third in a row for Benjamin Davis, bringing their record up to 7-8-1. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.7 runs over those games. As for Nimitz, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last 12 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season.