For the second straight game, Bedford will face off against Maple Heights. The Bearcats will host the Mustangs at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Bedford has given up an average of 9.8 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Bedford came up short against Maple Heights on Tuesday, falling 15-8. The loss continues a trend for the Bearcats in their meetings with the Mustangs: they've now lost three in a row.
For Maple Heights' part, Marvin Wolfe made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over 6.2 innings while giving up six earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Wolfe has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and five RBI. He also scored three runs, which is notable because Maple Heights is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 1-2 otherwise.
In other batting news, Clarence Peoples was excellent, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Devin Morgan, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Maple Heights always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .581. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .513 or higher in five consecutive contests.
Maple Heights' victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-2. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 4.0 runs on average over those games. As for Bedford, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
Wednesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Bedford has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .431. However, it's not like Maple Heights struggles in that department as they've averaged .522. 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.
