For the second straight game, Ida B. Wells will face off against Cleveland. The Guardians will head out on the road to face off against the Warriors at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Ida B. Wells will be looking to extend their current five-game winning streak.
On Friday, Ida B. Wells got the win against Cleveland by a conclusive 8-2. The result was nothing new for the Guardians, who have now won eight contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Grae Wilson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on four hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, Cam Hammer and Ramsey Prentice did most of the damage at the plate: Hammer went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI, while Prentice went 2-for-3 with three runs and one stolen base. That's the most runs Prentice has posted since back in March.
Ida B. Wells pushed their record up to 12-6 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.7 runs on average over those games. As for Cleveland, their defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-9.
Cleveland's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Ida B. Wells has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .448. It's a different story for Cleveland, though, as they've only averaged .360. Will they be able to contain Ida B. Wells' hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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