Muncie Burris is 0-7 against University since April of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Muncie Burris Owls will be playing at home against the University Trailblazers at 5:30 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
On Saturday, Muncie Burris came up short against Southern Wells and fell 10-6. Muncie Burris has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Drew Haney put in work while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off one hit. Haney has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Haney was even better at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Haney wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Timo Minnich, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, University was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 7-2 to Cathedral.
Muncie Burris now has a losing record at 7-8. As for University, their loss dropped their record down to 9-9-1.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Muncie Burris has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .471. However, it's not like University struggles in that department as they've averaged .451. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Muncie Burris suffered a grim 26-1 defeat to University in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Will Muncie Burris have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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