Baseball Preview: Biggs Wolverines vs. Maxwell Panthers
Biggs is 9-1 against Maxwell since March of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Biggs Wolverines will head out on the road to square off against the Maxwell Panthers at 4:00 p.m. Biggs' pitching crew has only allowed 2.7 runs per game this season, so Maxwell's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Biggs took a loss when they played away from home on Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They walked away with a 4-1 victory over Maxwell.
Zach Smith made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Smith has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Smith was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Smith wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Davis Long, who went 2-for-4 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Matthew Martin, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Biggs pushed their record up to 17-3-1 with that win, which was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Maxwell, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 14-7.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Biggs has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .522. However, it's not like Maxwell struggles in that department as they've averaged .443. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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