For the second straight game, Jordan will face off against Brighton. The Beetdiggers will host the Bengals at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Jordan 3.1, Brighton 1.5) so any runs scored will be well earned.
On Tuesday, Jordan didn't have quite enough to beat Brighton and fell 4-3. The Beetdiggers have struggled against the Bengals recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost meeting.
For Brighton's part, Josh Mawhinney spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on three hits and racked up seven Ks. Mawhinney has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up a single earned run in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Easton Fry, who went 1-for-2 with one home run and two runs. Another player making a difference was Riley Brown, who went 3-for-4 with one stolen base and one double.
The victory was the 15th in a row for Brighton, bringing their record up to 15-2. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games. As for Jordan, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-6.
Wednesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Jordan hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .341. However, it's not like Brighton struggles in that department as they've averaged .356. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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