Baseball Game Preview: Lima Senior Spartans vs. Start Spartans

Lima Senior is 2-8 against Start since April of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. Lima Senior will welcome Start at 5:00 p.m. Considering both teams were shutout in their prior games, the pair is probably coming into this one with something to prove.

Lima Senior heads in on the heels of a playoff matchup on Wednesday. They came up short against Clay, falling 10-0. Considering the last time the Spartans couldn't score was back in April, the team can't take the result too hard.

Meanwhile, Wednesday just wasn't the day for Start's offense. They lost 10-0 to St. John's Jesuit on Wednesday.

Lima Senior now has a losing record of 12-13. As for Start, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-11.

Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lima Senior has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .442. However, it's not like Start struggles in that department as they've averaged .471. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.