For the second straight game, Jim Ned will face off against Merkel. The Indians will host the Badgers at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Jim Ned has four straight wins, Merkel has five straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
Merkel's hitters are going to have their work cut out for them on Tuesday: Jim Ned hadn't allowed a single run the last three times they've hit the field. The Indians never let the Badgers get on the board and left with a 9-0 victory on Monday. The result was nothing new for the Indians, who have now won 13 contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Colby Clinkscales and Gavin Brooks did most of the damage at the plate: Clinkscales scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4, while Brooks scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Those three stolen bases gave Brooks a new career-high. Canton Golson was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Jim Ned's win bumped their record up to 16-3. As for Merkel, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-8-1.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Jim Ned has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .558. However, it's not like Merkel 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. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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