After three games on the road, Ipswich is heading back home. They will take on the Newburyport Clippers at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
Ipswich's hitters might be in the hot seat on Wednesday considering what happened against North Reading on Monday. Their tough 8-0 loss to the Hornets might stick with them for a while. Ipswich has struggled against North Reading recently, as their contest on Monday was their eighth consecutive lost matchup.
Ipswich's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Newburyport, they've got a clean slate. Last season, they finished on the right side of .500 (13-9-1), and they're hoping to kick off an even more successful campaign this year.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Ipswich has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Newburyport struggles in that department as they averaged 4.1. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Ipswich suffered a grim 14-1 defeat to Newburyport in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Can Ipswich avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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