Byng hasn't had much luck against Blanchard recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Pirates will challenge the Lions at 4:45 p.m. Byng's pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so Blanchard's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Byng barely beat Elgin the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Pirates put the hurt on the Owls with a sharp 11-3 win on Thursday. The Pirates might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by eight runs or more this season.
Meanwhile, Blanchard came up short against Newcastle on Thursday and fell 4-1.
Byng's victory was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-1. The road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.4 runs on average this season. As for Blanchard, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-6.
Byng might still be hurting after the 11-3 loss they got from Blanchard in their previous meeting back in April of 2025. Can the Pirates avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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