For the second straight game, Hamilton will face off against Biggs. The Braves will be playing in front of their home fans against the Wolverines at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Hamilton is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last five games.
Hamilton hadn't beaten Biggs on the road since May 3, 2022 but that history sure didn't bother them on Tuesday. The Braves walked away with a 9-5 win over the Wolverines.
Daniel Leal made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Hamilton let Austin 'Stewy' Studybaker and Patrick Matthews run wild. Studybaker went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI, while Matthews went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases Studybaker has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Dylan Joksch, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Biggs' defeat ended an eight-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 17-4. As for Hamilton, their victory bumped their record up to 14-8.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Hamilton has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.1 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Biggs struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 8.7 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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