Derby and Maize are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2018, but likely not for long. The Derby Panthers will be playing at home against the Maize Eagles at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Derby is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
Things were looking good for Derby after they put the first points on the board on Saturday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They fell victim to a tough 12-2 loss at the hands of Olathe West. Derby has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Derby saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Rowan Foster, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Foster has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Meanwhile, Maize entered their tilt with Washburn Rural with six consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with seven. They had just enough and edged the Blues out 4-3.
Maize also got a great performance from Luke Ethridge as he struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits.
On the hitting side, Maize let Brodie Jarvis and Parker Meirowsky loose on the outfield. Jarvis scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances, while Meirowsky scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Derby's defeat dropped their record down to 11-8. As for Maize, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine matches, which provided a nice bump to their 15-3 record this season.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Derby hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .314. However, it's not like Maize struggles in that department as they've averaged .322. 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.
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