Ashland hasn't had much luck against Washburn recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Hornets will host the Beavers at 4:00 p.m. Ashland has given up an average of 12.2 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Things were looking good for Ashland after they put the first run on the board last Monday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They lost 11-1 to Southern Aroostook.
Ashland saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mason Pierce, who went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and one run. That run was Pierce's first of the season.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 12 runs the game before, Washburn was a bit more limited in their contest on Tuesday. They took a 6-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of Katahdin.
Washburn's defeat dropped their record down to 5-7. As for Ashland, their loss dropped their record down to 0-6.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Ashland has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Washburn struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5.2 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Ashland suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to Washburn in their previous matchup on May 8th. Will the Hornets have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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