Preview: Stigler Panthers vs. Coalgate Wildcats
The Stigler Panthers will head out on the road to face off against the Coalgate Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Stigler will be coming into the matchup with an undefeated record on the line.
Stigler put the finishing touches on their fifth blowout victory of the season on Monday. They were the clear victor by an 8-0 margin over Henryetta.
Stigler got a massive performance out of C Eakle, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Jackson Mccarter, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-3.
Meanwhile, Coalgate unfortunately witnessed the end of their eight-game winning streak on Monday. They fell just short of Kingston by a score of 8-7. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Coalgate has scored all season.
Cade Cometti was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 13 over six innings pitched. Cometti has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Cometti was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Coalgate got a big performance out of Ryfle Gold, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-4. Dalton O?Dell was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-5.
Stigler's win bumped their record up to 6-0. As for Coalgate, their defeat ended a seven-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-1.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Stigler has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .477. However, it's not like Coalgate struggles in that department as they've averaged .612. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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