Howland is 0-10 against Canfield since April of 2021 but things could change on Monday. The Tigers will challenge the Cardinals at 5:00 p.m. Howland is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
It was a proper cat-fight when Howland challenged Cardinal Mooney on Thursday. The Tigers fell 10-7 to the Cardinals.
Bode Biggin
| 04/22/25 @ Struthers | 3 |
| 04/07/25 @ Salem | 3 |
| 04/24/25 vs Cardinal Mooney | 2 |
| 03/31/25 @ Austintown-Fitch | 2 |
| 04/23/25 @ Wilmington | 1 |
| + 4 more games |
Bode Biggin was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base. Howland is 3-1 when Biggin posts two or more runs, but 3-6 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Keaton Perry, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Meanwhile, while Canfield put up some runs on Saturday, the same can't be said for Struthers. The Cardinals were the clear victors by a 10-0 margin over the Wildcats. The Cardinals might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four games by six runs or more this season.
The team relied heavily on Ryan Weibling, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and two runs. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Gage Watson also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Canfield's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-4. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.2 runs over those games. As for Howland, they now have a losing record of 6-7.
Monday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Howland has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .451. However, it's not like Canfield struggles in that department as they've averaged .434. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Howland couldn't quite get it done against Canfield in their previous meeting back in May of 2024 as they fell 6-2. Can the Tigers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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