Harding hasn't had much luck against Madison recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Skippers are taking a road trip to challenge the Blue Streaks at 5:00 p.m. Harding has given up an average of 9.5 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Harding is headed into Thursday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Wednesday. They lost 11-1 to Pymatuning Valley. That's two games in a row now that the Skippers have lost by exactly ten runs.
Harding saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Elijah Harless, who went 1-for-2 with one run.
Meanwhile, Madison unfortunately witnessed the end of their six-game winning streak on Friday. They fell 4-0 to Hubbard. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Blue Streaks were not able to get on the board.
Harding's defeat dropped their record down to 2-12. As for Madison, their loss dropped their record down to 8-3.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Harding has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.1 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Madison struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.2 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Harding might still be hurting after the 11-2 defeat they got from Madison when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Can the Skippers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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