Baseball Game Preview: Merkel Badgers vs. Jim Ned Indians

For the second straight game, Merkel will face off against Jim Ned. The Badgers will challenge the Indians at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Merkel has struggled recently with five losses in a row, while Jim Ned will arrive with four straight wins.

Monday just wasn't the day for Merkel's offense. They came up short against Jim Ned on Monday, falling 9-0.

For Jim Ned's part, they let Colby Clinkscales and Gavin Brooks run wild. Clinkscales scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4, while Brooks scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Those three stolen bases gave Brooks a new career-high. Canton Golson was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.

Merkel's defeat dropped their record down to 9-8-1. As for Jim Ned, their victory bumped their record up to 16-3.

Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Merkel has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .432. However, it's not like Jim Ned struggles in that department as they've averaged .558. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.