Baseball Game Preview: Benjamin Davis Falcons vs. Nimitz Cougars

For the second straight game, Benjamin Davis will face off against Nimitz. The Falcons will venture away from home to face off against the Cougars at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Benjamin Davis is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.

Nimitz will square off against a team with plenty of momentum: Benjamin Davis extended their winning streak to three on Tuesday. The Falcons put the hurt on the Cougars with a sharp 16-8 victory. The Falcons' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Adan Ramirez

Batters Struck Out

04/01/25 vs Nimitz	8
03/25/25 @ Dekaney	9
03/18/25 vs Spring	5
03/11/25 @ Eisenhower	9
03/07/25 vs Northbrook	7
+ 2 more games

Adan Ramirez made a splash while hitting and pitching. 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. He has been consistent : 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 two home runs 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. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in four consecutive games.

Benjamin Davis' record is now 7-8-1. As for Nimitz, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last 12 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season.