Preview: Resurrection Christian Cougars vs. Timnath Cubs
The Resurrection Christian Cougars will head out on the road to face off against the Timnath Cubs at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Resurrection Christian will be coming into the contest with an undefeated record on the line.
Last Thursday, it was close, but Resurrection Christian sidestepped Poudre for a 4-3 win. Despite the victory, that was the fewest points Resurrection Christian has scored all season.
Braydon MacAlmon was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. MacAlmon 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 Colton Barber, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
Meanwhile, the third road match was the charm for Timnath, as they earned their first road win of the season. They walked away with a 15-12 win over Valley on Thursday. Timnath's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Drake Jenkins made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over four innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits. Jenkins was even better at the plate, going 4-for-5 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ryan Waymire, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Joaquin Bueno was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Resurrection Christian's record is now 5-0. As for Timnath, the victory got them back to even at 3-3.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Resurrection Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .574. However, it's not like Timnath struggles in that department as they've averaged .441. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Resurrection Christian's way against Timnath in their previous meeting back in April of 2023 as Resurrection Christian made off with a 13-2 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Resurrection Christian since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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