For the second straight game, Battle will face off against Hickman. The Spartans will take on the Kewpies at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Battle will aim to continue their four-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last.
On Tuesday, Battle came up short against Hickman and fell 9-6. That's two games in a row now that the Spartans have lost by exactly three runs.
For Hickman's part, Tanner Graham looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over four innings pitched.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Spencer Baehman, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Augustus Bousquet, who earned three runs and three stolen bases.
Hickman's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-7. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.3 runs over those games. As for Battle, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season.
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