Baseball Game Preview: Tom Bean Tomcats vs. Cooper Bulldogs

For the second straight game, Tom Bean will face off against Cooper. The Tomcats will face off against the Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Tom Bean will be looking to extend their current seven-game winning streak.

Tom Bean is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They were the clear victors by a 9-1 margin over Cooper. The Tomcats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 15 games by seven runs or more this season.

Keaton Reed

Batters Struck Out

05/01/25 vs Cooper	5
04/22/25 vs Whitewright	1
04/14/25 vs Ector	2
04/12/25 @ Chisum	0
04/07/25 vs Tioga	4
04/01/25 @ Whitewright	6

Keaton Reed made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed six innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two doubles.

In other batting news, Donnie Hooten was excellent, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last six games he's played. Braylin Barrett was another key player, going 1-for-5 with one triple and one RBI.

Tom Bean's victory bumped their record up to 19-7. As for Cooper, the loss snapped their winning streak at seven games and leaves them with a 16-6 record.

Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Tom Bean has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .498. However, it's not like Cooper struggles in that department as they've averaged .521. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.