Preview: Maxwell Wildcats vs. Sedgwick County Cougars
The Maxwell Wildcats will head out on the road to take on the Sedgwick County Cougars at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Maxwell is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'.
Last Tuesday, Maxwell fell victim to a tough 13-2 loss at the hands of North Platte.
Maxwell saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Austin Miller, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Sedgwick County was able to grind out a solid win over Merino on Friday, taking the game 9-6. The victory was just what Sedgwick County needed coming off of a 12-2 defeat in their prior game.
Jaxon Carlson was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Carlson is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Josh Kler, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Maxwell's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Sedgwick County, their win ended an 11-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-3.
Sedgwick County's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Maxwell hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .328. It's a different story for Sedgwick County, though, as they've only averaged .203. Will they be able to contain Maxwell's hitters?
Maxwell took their victory against Sedgwick County when the teams last played back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 14-6. Does Maxwell have another victory up their sleeve, or will Sedgwick County turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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