For the second straight game, Fife will face off against Franklin Pierce. The Trojans will be playing at home against the Cardinals at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
Fife managed to slip by Franklin Pierce the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Trojans lost 10-0 to the Cardinals on Tuesday. The match marked the first time this season in which the Trojans were not able to get on the board.
For Franklin Pierce's part, Kyrell Rogers was excellent, scoring two runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Ty Beavers, who scored a run while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Franklin Pierce always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .567. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
The win (which was Franklin Pierce's fifth in a row) raised their record to 7-3. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 17.6 runs over those games. As for Fife, their loss dropped their record down to 7-6.
Wednesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Fife hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .321. However, it's not like Franklin Pierce struggles in that department as they've averaged .362. 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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