For the second straight game, Cudahy will face off against Greenfield. The Packers will challenge the Hawks at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Cudahy has given up an average of 14.6 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Cudahy fell victim to Greenfield and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Hawks, falling 13-0. The Packers haven't had much luck with the Hawks recently, as the team has come up short the last three times they've met.
For Greenfield's part, Mason Grafwallner tossed a big game, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Grafwallner has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Enrique Lopez and Chase Wallich did most of the damage at the plate: Lopez went 1-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Wallich got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and one double. Wallich is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games he's played. Brody Jens was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Greenfield always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .562. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Cudahy's defeat dropped their record down to 4-15. As for Greenfield, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-10.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Cudahy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.1 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Greenfield struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.6 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
