For the second straight game, Ross will face off against Bowling Green. The Little Giants will welcome the Bobcats at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Ross' pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Bowling Green's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Ross will bounce into Tuesday's match after beating Bowling Green, who they had gone 0-5 against in their five prior meetings. The Little Giants walked away with a 4-1 victory over the Bobcats on Monday. The win was some much needed relief for the Little Giants as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Cameron Joseph was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Ross is 3-1 when Joseph allows two or fewer hits, but 4-6 otherwise. Joseph was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
In other pitching news, Ross got a great performance from Karson Kayden as he didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Kayden also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because the Little Giants are 3-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 4-6 otherwise.
Breylen Garza
| 04/28/25 @ Bowling Green | 2 |
| 04/11/25 vs Start | 2 |
| 04/03/25 @ Columbian | 2 |
| 04/26/25 vs Ashland | 1 |
| 04/22/25 vs Clay | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Breylen Garza, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one home run and two runs. He is becoming a predictor of Ross' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 4-7 when he doesn't).
Bowling Green has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last nine contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-10 record this season. As for Ross, the victory got them back to even at 7-7.
Bowling Green's hitters will have their work cut out for them on Tuesday. Ross has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.4 strikeouts per game. It's a different story for Bowling Green, though, as they've been averaging only 3.3 strikeouts. Will Ross keep running through batters, or will the Bobcats buck the trend? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
