Baseball Game Preview: Ashton-Franklin Center Raiders vs. Morrison Mustangs

Raiders

Runs

05/06/25 @ Morrison	9
05/02/25 @ Polo	11
04/30/25 vs Annawan-Wethersfield	10
04/29/25 vs Polo	9
04/25/25 @ Indian Creek	12
+ 18 more games

For the second straight game, Ashton-Franklin Center will face off against Morrison. The Raiders will host the Mustangs at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Ashton-Franklin Center is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.

On Tuesday, Ashton-Franklin Center didn't have quite enough to beat Morrison and fell 10-9.

For Morrison's part, Ayden Meinsma made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. Meinsma has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.

In other batting news, Kamden White was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games he's played. Collin Renkes was another key player, going 2-for-5 with two RBI and one run.

The victory was the third in a row for Morrison, bringing their record up to 9-7. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.7 runs over those games. As for Ashton-Franklin Center, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-9.

Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Ashton-Franklin Center has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .453. However, it's not like Morrison struggles in that department as they've averaged .447. 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.