The Hiawatha Hawks will square off against the Harvard Hornets at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Hiawatha has given up an average of 11.2 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Hiawatha is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 19 runs on Tuesday, they were much more limited against Somonauk on Thursday. They lost 18-1 to the Bobcats.
Hiawatha saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Logan Brush, who went 1-for-2 with one RBI.
Meanwhile, Harvard came into Thursday's matchup having lost ten straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Everything went their way against Waukegan on Thursday as they made off with a 17-6 victory. The Hornets' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Harvard picked up their first road win, bumping their record up to 3-10. As for Hiawatha, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-6.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Hiawatha has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .463. However, it's not like Harvard struggles in that department as they've averaged .441. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Hiawatha might still be hurting after the 14-0 loss they got from Harvard when the teams last played back in April of 2019. Will the Hawks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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