Oberlin is 2-8 against Brooklyn since April of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Phoenix will venture away from home to challenge the Hurricanes at 5:00 p.m. Oberlin will be strutting in after a victory while Brooklyn will be coming in after a defeat.
Having struggled with seven losses in a row, Oberlin turned things around against Firelands on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Falcons with a sharp 18-5 win. That 13 run margin sets a new team best for the Phoenix this season.
The team relied heavily on Julian Anderson, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high. Drew Walter was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles.
Oberlin always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .579. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Brooklyn fell victim to Fairview and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Warriors. The defeat continues a trend for the Hurricanes in their meetings with the Warriors: they've now lost six in a row.
Brooklyn's loss dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Oberlin, their record is now 3-11.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Oberlin has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Brooklyn struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.8 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Oberlin couldn't quite finish off Brooklyn in their previous meeting back in May of 2024 and fell 13-11. Can the Phoenix avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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