The Baldwyn Bearcats will be playing in front of their home fans against the Biggersville Lions at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Baldwyn is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season.
After soaring to a 15-point victory in their last game, Baldwyn came back down to earth on Saturday. They fell just short of Mantachie by a score of 6-4.
Maddox McCarley was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Biggersville entered their tilt with Wheeler with 11 consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with 12. They never let the Eagles onto the board and left with a 10-0 win last Thursday. Considering Biggersville has won ten contests by more than nine runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Luke Overstreet and Drew Rowsey were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Overstreet tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Rowsey struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Overstreet has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Overstreet scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3, while Rowsey scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Zailis Blackmon, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Tre Gunn, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and a stolen base.
Baldwyn's defeat dropped their record down to 12-8. As for Biggersville, their victory was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-1.
Friday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Baldwyn has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .453. However, it's not like Biggersville struggles in that department as they've averaged .588. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Baldwyn might still be hurting after the 10-0 loss they got from Biggersville in their previous meeting back in March of 2023. Will Baldwyn have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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