For the second straight game, Combs will face off against Crismon. Combs will venture away from home to take on Crismon at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Combs has struggled recently with three losses in a row, while Crismon will arrive with five straight victories.
Monday just wasn't the day for Combs' offense. They came up short against Crismon on Monday, falling 25-0.
For Crismon's part, Kenny Wilsford made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Wilsford has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with four RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, David Poldoian was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with seven RBI, three runs, and one triple. Those seven RBI gave him a new career-high. Jackson Herzberg was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles.
Crismon hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their strikeout total in four consecutive matchups.
Crismon's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-3. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.5 runs on average over those games. As for Combs, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-7-1.
Wednesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Combs has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .434. However, it's not like Crismon struggles in that department as they've averaged .532. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
