For the second straight game, Jim Ned will face off against Wall. The Indians will face off against the Hawks at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Jim Ned is coming into the match on a three-game losing streak.
Jim Ned's usually-dominant pitching crew will be looking to make up for Thursday's struggle, when Wall hitters got past them. The Indians lost 18-4 to the Hawks on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Indians have suffered since March 13th.
For Wall's part, Hagyn Barbee and Caleb Braden did most of the damage at the plate: Barbee went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple, while Braden went 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. That's the most hits Barbee has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Gunnar Dillard, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, one run, and one double.
Wall always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .641. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Jim Ned only posted an OBP of .300.
Wall is on a roll lately: they've won 13 of their last 14 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 21-4 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games. As for Jim Ned, their loss dropped their record down to 17-6.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Jim Ned has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .520. However, it's not like Wall struggles in that department as they've averaged .521. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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