The Burlington Demons will challenge the St. Joseph Lancers at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Burlington is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
Things were looking good for Burlington after they put the first run on the board on Thursday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They took a 13-9 hit to the loss column at the hands of Badger. The Demons have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, St. Joseph came up short against Slinger on Tuesday and fell 9-6.
St. Joseph's defeat dropped their record down to 20-7. As for Burlington, their loss dropped their record down to 13-12-1.
Wednesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Burlington has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .439. However, it's not like St. Joseph struggles in that department as they've averaged .494. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Burlington couldn't quite get it done against St. Joseph in their previous meeting back in April as they fell 5-1. Can the Demons avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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