Baseball Game Preview: Avondale Yellowjackets vs. Harper Woods Pioneers

Avondale is on a three-game streak of home losses, and Harper Woods a five-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Wednesday. The Avondale Yellowjackets will look to defend their home field against the Harper Woods Pioneers at 4:30 p.m. Avondale is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.

Avondale came out on top against Harper Woods on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive nine-run fifth inning. The Yellowjackets blew past the Pioneers 13-5. The victory continues a trend for the Yellowjackets in their matchups with the Pioneers: they've now won three in a row.

The team relied heavily on Gibson Arthur, who went 2-for-3 with six stolen bases, three RBI, and one run. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Nathan Tacheny, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double.

Harper Woods' loss dropped their record down to 4-12. As for Avondale, their win bumped their record up to 7-14.

The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Avondale has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Harper Woods struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.5 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.