Jonathan Alder is on a 15-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Defiance is on a seven-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Pioneers will host the Bulldogs at 1:15 p.m. on Saturday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Jonathan Alder had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 11-run drubbing they dealt Benjamin Logan on Friday. The Pioneers' pitchers stepped up to hand the Raiders an 11-0 shutout. The Pioneers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 12 matchups by six runs or more this season.
Defiance came out on top against Bryan on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run fifth inning. The Bulldogs walked away with an 11-7 victory over the Golden Bears. The Bulldogs haven't had any issues with the Golden Bears recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive win against them.
Brady Borton was a standout: he got on base in all five of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played. Logan Hutcheson was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Defiance's victory bumped their record up to 15-0. As for Jonathan Alder, their win bumped their record up to 19-0.
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