Keystone is a perfect 10-0 against Black River since April of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Tuesday. The Wildcats will take on the Pirates at 5:00 p.m. Keystone will be looking to extend their current eight-game winning streak.
It was a proper cat-fight when Keystone challenged Brookside on Monday. The Wildcats beat the Cardinals by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 20-4. Considering the Wildcats have won nine games by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Brooklyn Modock
| 04/28/25 @ Brookside | 2 |
| 04/24/25 vs Wellington | 1 |
| 04/23/25 vs Brookside | 1 |
| 04/21/25 vs Columbia | 1 |
| 03/25/25 vs Olmsted Falls | 1 |
Brooklyn Modock made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed six innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Ava Armitage and Anna Wright did most of the damage at the plate: Armitage went 2-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI, while Wright went 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple. Those three RBI gave Armitage a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Jordan Owca, who went 3-for-6 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Keystone always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .521. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Meanwhile, Black River unfortunately witnessed the end of their six-game winning streak on Monday. They fell just short of Columbia by a score of 6-5.
Jenna Dieter made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Keystone's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-5. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.3 runs over those games. As for Black River, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-6.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Keystone hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .371. However, it's not like Black River struggles in that department as they've averaged .347. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Keystone's way against Black River when the teams last played two weeks ago, as Keystone made off with an 11-2 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Wildcats since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
