For the second straight game, Howland will face off against Canfield. The Tigers will welcome the Cardinals at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Howland is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
Howland will bounce into Tuesday's game after beating Canfield, who they had gone 0-9 against in their nine prior meetings. The Tigers narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Cardinals 9-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Tigers have posted since May 13, 2024.
Steven Bubon tossed a big game, tossing 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits. He is becoming a predictor of Howland's success: when he allows at most three earned runs the team is 4-2 (and 3-5 when he doesn't).
Bode Biggin
| 04/28/25 @ Canfield | 3 |
| 04/24/25 vs Cardinal Mooney | 3 |
| 04/07/25 @ Salem | 3 |
| 04/22/25 @ Struthers | 2 |
| 03/29/25 vs William Blount | 2 |
| + 4 more games |
On the hitting side, Bode Biggin was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Howland is 2-1 when Biggin posts three or more hits, but 5-6 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Dominic Santee, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
Howland was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .379. They are 4-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Howland's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-7. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.3 runs over those games. As for Canfield, their defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-5.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Howland has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .452. However, it's not like Canfield struggles in that department as they've averaged .436. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
