Preview: Okmulgee Bulldogs vs. Indianola Warriors
After two games on the road, Okmulgee is heading back home. They will take on the Indianola Warriors at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Okmulgee hasn't scored more than two runs for four games straight, a trend the team is eager to reverse.
Last Thursday, Okmulgee fell victim to a tough 8-2 loss at the hands of Roland.
Okmulgee saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Daylan Callaway, who went 1-for-2 with a double.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Indianola gave their fans yet another huge win two weeks ago. They never let Haileyville onto the board and left with an 8-0 victory. The win was just what Indianola needed coming off of an 11-1 defeat in their prior contest.
Ford Peterson and Brayden Hall made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Peterson struck out six batters over 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Meanwhile, Hall pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks every time he's pitched this season. At bat, Peterson scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Hall scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Indianola let Thomas Tripp and Jimmy Beams loose on the outfield. Tripp got on base in four of his five plate appearances with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI, while Beams scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his five plate appearances. Beams has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played. Another player making a difference was Brandon Wilson, who scored a run while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Okmulgee's loss dropped their record down to 5-12. As for Indianola, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 3-2.
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