For the second straight game, Billingsley will face off against Maplesville. The Bears are taking a road trip to challenge the Red Devils at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Billingsley is coming into the contest hot, having won their last four games.
Billingsley is headed into the match having just posted their closest victory since April 19, 2024 on Tuesday. They skirted past Maplesville 4-3.
Mason Truesdale spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Hudson Manning was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Billingsley pushed their record up to 16-7 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Maplesville, with the defeat, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 5-14.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Billingsley has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .462. However, it's not like Maplesville struggles in that department as they've averaged .453. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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