Baseball Preview: Coleville Wolves vs. Excel Christian Warriors
The Coleville Wolves will head out on the road to square off against the Excel Christian Warriors at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. Coleville is looking to tack on another W to their seven-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
Last Tuesday, Coleville fell victim to a tough 15-3 loss at the hands of Smith Valley. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Coleville has scored all season.
Coleville saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was ZACHARY TACKITT, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Excel Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch back in March as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. Their rough 13-0 loss to Smith Valley might stick with them for a while.
Parker Kleszyk was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-3 with two doubles.
Even though they lost, Excel Christian was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of 1.000. That's the best batting average they've managed all season.
Coleville's record is now 4-3. As for Excel Christian, their record now sits at 2-6.
Excel Christian's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Coleville has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .552. It's a different story for Excel Christian, though, as they've only averaged .346. Will they be able to contain Coleville's hitters?
Coleville beat Excel Christian 5-1 in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. Does Coleville have another victory up their sleeve, or will Excel Christian turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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