Oberlin is 2-7 against Firelands since April of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Phoenix will take on the Falcons at 5:00 p.m. Neither Oberlin nor Firelands posted many runs in their last games, so it might be the pitching crews that decide this one.
Oberlin fell victim to Wellington and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They lost 10-0 to the Dukes.
Oberlin saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Drew Walter, who went 1-for-2 with one double.
Meanwhile, Firelands also failed to score in their most recent game. They came up short against Brookside on Wednesday, falling 6-0.
Firelands' loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Oberlin, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.
Oberlin's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's matchup. The Phoenix have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.7 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Firelands, though, as they've been averaging only 0.8 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Oberlin continue to outrun the ball?
Oberlin got the 'W' in their previous meeting back in April of 2025 against Firelands by a conclusive 18-5 score. Do the Phoenix have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Falcons turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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