The South Adams Starfires will venture away from home to square off against the Northeastern Knights at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. South Adams has given up an average of 6.6 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
South Adams' last matchup with Eastbrook could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's game on Thursday. The Starfires came up short against the Panthers, falling 11-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Starfires have suffered since May 6th.
Derek McKean was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and one run.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Northeastern, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They put the hurt on Cambridge City Lincoln with a sharp 10-0 victory on Friday. The Knights might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight contests by nine runs or more this season.
Logan Seal was excellent, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
Northeastern always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .571. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cambridge City Lincoln only posted an OBP of .062.
South Adams has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-13 record this season. As for Northeastern, their record is now 14-6.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Saturday as neither team is afraid to steal. South Adams has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Northeastern struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 4.7 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
South Adams couldn't quite get it done against Northeastern in their previous matchup back in May of 2025 as they fell 8-4. Can the Starfires avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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