The Hobart Brickies will head out on the road to face off against the Wheeler Bearcats at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Wheeler took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Hobart, who comes in off a win.
Hobart can now show off seven landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 10-0 margin over Morgan Township. Ten seems to be a good number for Hobart as the squad scooped up a win with the same number of runs in their previous game.
Gabe Nunez made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. Nunez was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jevan Andrews, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2. Carlos Santana was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, it was a hard-fought game, but Wheeler had to settle for a 7-6 loss against Boone Grove on Wednesday. Wheeler has struggled against Boone Grove recently, as their match on Wednesday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Christian Cutka stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: he scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Jackson Smith, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Hobart is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a massive bump to their 11-9 record this season. As for Wheeler, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 11-9.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Hobart has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .449. However, it's not like Wheeler 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.
Everything went Hobart's way against Wheeler in their previous matchup back in May of 2022 as Hobart made off with an 11-4 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Hobart since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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