Beckville is 3-0 against Maud since June of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Beckville Bearcats are on the road again to play the Maud Cardinals at 5:00 p.m. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Beckville: 2.7, Maud: 3.9) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Beckville is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They won by a run and slipped past Maud 2-1.
Brady Davis made a big impact no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over 8.2 innings pitched. Davis has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Davis was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two RBI and a double.
Davis wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Aiden Brantley, who scored a run while going 1-for-5.
Beckville's victory bumped their record up to 23-3-1. As for Maud, their loss dropped their record down to 13-9.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Beckville has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .460. However, it's not like Maud struggles in that department as they've averaged .446. 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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