Baldwin is 2-8 against Ottawa since May of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Bulldogs will challenge the Cyclones at 6:00 p.m. Baldwin's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Ottawa's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Baldwin is headed into the match with an undefeated record on the line, something Osage City almost spoiled on Monday. The Bulldogs came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 7-6 W against the Indians. While the Bulldogs didn't have the best season last year (they finished 3-13), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Meanwhile, Ottawa entered their tilt with Bonner Springs last Monday with four consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with five. They were the clear victors by a 22-8 margin over the Braves. While the Cyclones didn't have the best season last year (they finished 7-15), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Kirby Evans was incredible, going 4-for-5 with five RBI, two runs, and one double. That double was her first of the season. Alexis DeVaul was another key player, going 2-for-3 with four RBI and two runs.
Evans wasn't the only one making solid contact: Ottawa kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 23 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 12 hits in five consecutive games.
Ottawa's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-1. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.3 runs over those games. As for Baldwin, their record now sits at 4-0-1.
Baldwin suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to Ottawa in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Bulldogs avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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