For the second straight game, Washington will face off against Franklin Pierce. The Patriots will be playing at home against the Cardinals at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The timing isn't great for Washington: they have been struggling with eight straight losses at home, while Franklin Pierce has snatched up four consecutive wins on the road.
Washington fell victim to Franklin Pierce and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Cardinals, falling 15-0.
For Franklin Pierce's part, Dustin Wallace made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts Wallace has posted since back in April. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple.
In other batting news, Franklin Pierce let Lucas Larson and Elijah Sledge run wild. Larson went 3-for-4 with three runs, two RBI, and one double, while Sledge went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. That's the most runs Larson has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Huston Boler, who went 1-for-2 with three RBI and one run.
Franklin Pierce always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .548. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Washington only posted an OBP of .278.
Franklin Pierce is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games. As for Washington, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-15.
Wednesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Washington has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .432. However, it's not like Franklin Pierce struggles in that department as they've averaged .496. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
