The Otis Bulldogs are on the road again on Friday to play the Akron Rams at 9:00 a.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the pair posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Otis is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They came out on top against Caliche by a score of 15-10.
The team relied heavily on Paxton Davis, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Tayte Smith, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Akron gave their fans yet another huge win on Tuesday. Everything went their way against Briggsdale as Akron made off with a 13-3 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Akron.
Caleb Poss was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Poss was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and an RBI.
In other batting news, Tucker Stahn and Brock Swedlund did most of the damage at the plate: Stahn went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and a double, while Swedlund scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Brandon Hellyer was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3.
Otis has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 13-4 record this season. As for Akron, their win bumped their record up to 14-4.
Friday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Otis has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .535. However, it's not like Akron struggles in that department as they've averaged .454. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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