The Bluffton Tigers will take on the Wabash Apaches at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The timing is sure in Bluffton's favor as the team sits on four straight wins at home while Wabash has been banged up by five consecutive losses on the road dating back to last season.
On Tuesday, Bluffton made easy work of Manchester and carried off a 13-5 victory. Considering the Tigers have won three matchups by more than seven runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Trevor Smith
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Trevor Smith was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5. He has become a key player for Bluffton: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 1-2 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Axton Beste, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three RBI.
Bluffton always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .524. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Meanwhile, Wabash didn't have quite enough to beat Oak Hill on Monday and fell 5-4.
Derek Reed made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one triple and one run. That triple was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Carter Booth, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Bluffton's win bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Wabash, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
Wabash's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Bluffton has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .465. It's a different story for Wabash, though, as they've only averaged .360. Will they be able to contain Bluffton's hitters?
Bluffton might still be hurting after the 23-13 defeat they got from Wabash when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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