The Minneapolis South Tigers will head out to take on the Washburn Millers at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Minneapolis South is coming into the match on a four-game losing streak.
Minneapolis South is headed into the contest having just suffered their biggest defeat since May 22, 2024 on Saturday. They lost 12-3 to Minneapolis Southwest.
Otto Bares made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in two of his three plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Washburn earned a 9-6 victory over Minneapolis Southwest on Tuesday.
Ben Vanderley Klaassen was excellent, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Teddy Page, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
Washburn kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 5.5 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 games they've averaged 10.4.
Minneapolis South now has a losing record of 4-5. As for Washburn, their record now sits at 7-4.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Minneapolis South has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.4 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Washburn struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.3 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Minneapolis South came up short against Washburn in their previous matchup last Monday, falling 9-5. Can the Tigers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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