For the second straight game, Mahwah will face off against Indian Hills. The Thunderbirds will be playing in front of their home fans against the Braves at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Mahwah has given up an average of 7 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Mahwah lost 15-6 to Indian Hills on Monday. The Thunderbirds have struggled against the Braves recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost meeting.
For Indian Hills' part, Jack Birrer made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Birrer was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4. Those runs were his first of the season.
In other batting news, Ben Piotrowski and Ryan Hurley did most of the damage at the plate: Piotrowski scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances, while Hurley scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Those runs marked the first that Piotrowski scored this season. Dylan Biernacki was another key player, scoring four runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Indian Hills always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .558. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Mahwah's loss dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Indian Hills, they now also have a winning record of 3-2.
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