Cardinals
| 05/06/25 vs Washington | 15 |
| 04/30/25 @ Steilacoom | 7 |
| 04/29/25 vs Steilacoom | 3 |
| 04/26/25 @ Heritage | 10 |
| 04/25/25 @ Evergreen | 6 |
| + 13 more games |
For the second straight game, Franklin Pierce will face off against Washington. The Cardinals will take on the Patriots at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Franklin Pierce is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.9 runs per game this season.
Franklin Pierce's pitching crew heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 15-0 margin over Washington. The result was nothing new for the Cardinals, who have now won ten matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Dustin Wallace made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, Franklin Pierce let Lucas Larson and Elijah Sledge run wild. Larson went 3-for-4 with three runs, two RBI, and one double, while Sledge went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. That's the most runs Larson has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Huston Boler, who went 1-for-2 with three RBI and one run.
Franklin Pierce kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in five consecutive games.
Franklin Pierce has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games. As for Washington, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-15.
Wednesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Franklin Pierce has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .496. However, it's not like Washington struggles in that department as they've averaged .432. 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.
