Midland is 0-6 against Peoria Heights since April of 2015 but things could change on Saturday. The Timberwolves will welcome the Patriots at 10:00 a.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Midland is headed into Saturday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Thursday. They lost 9-3 to Putnam County. The game snapped a strange streak: the last four times these teams have met, it?s been the away team that?s taken home the W.
Zack Schwanke made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Meanwhile, Peoria Heights came up short against Princeville on Monday and fell 8-3.
Brandon Mercer and Cameron Ahart did some serious damage despite the final result: Mercer scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-3, while Ahart went 2-for-3 with one home run. Mercer also hit a double, marking his first of the season.
Peoria Heights' loss dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Midland, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-6-2.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Saturday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Midland has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.4 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Peoria Heights struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.5 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Midland might still be hurting after the 12-2 loss they got from Peoria Heights in their previous meeting back in March of 2024. Will the Timberwolves 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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