Cross Roads hasn't had much luck against Kerens recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. We've got a battle between Bobcats coming up. After the two teams made easy work of their previous opponents, one won't be so lucky on Tuesday.
Cross Roads made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Rice, but they still couldn't quite topple them. Cross Roads was the clear victors by an 11-1 margin over Rice on Friday. While the Bobcats didn't have the best season last year (they finished 9-11), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Ruger Bane
| 03/07/25 vs Rice | 12 |
| 03/06/25 vs Hamilton | 3 |
| 02/25/25 vs Eustace | 4 |
| 04/23/24 @ LaPoynor | 4 |
| 04/17/24 vs Kerens | 3 |
| + 6 more games |
Ruger Bane made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in February of 2024. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with five RBI.
In other batting news, Cross Roads let Tristan Himes and Beaudee Dickey run wild. Himes went 2-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run, while Dickey went a perfect 2-for-2 with one triple, one run, and one double. That triple marked the first that Himes hit this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Michael Martinez, who scored two runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Cross Roads was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .421. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Kerens made easy work of Rockdale on Saturday and carried off a 9-3 win. With that victory, the Bobcats brought their scoring average up to 6.3 runs per game.
Andy Conklin was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Lionel Escobedo was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Cross Roads pushed their record up to 5-2 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.8 runs over those games. As for Kerens, their record is now 5-2.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Cross Roads has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .444. However, it's not like Kerens struggles in that department as they've averaged .485. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Cross Roads couldn't quite get it done against Kerens in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 as they fell 3-0. Can Cross Roads avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
