Keystone came tearing into Saturday's matchup with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 13 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Mapleton Mounties 10-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Wildcats have posted since April 1st.
Wildcats
| 05/10/25 vs Mapleton | 10-8 |
| 05/10/25 vs Mapleton | 16-8 |
| 05/09/25 vs Brookside | 10-0 |
| 04/24/25 vs Wellington | 10-3 |
| 04/22/25 vs Firelands | 7-0 |
| + 5 more games |
Keystone's victory was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 18-2. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.4 runs over those games. As for Mapleton, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-13 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Keystone will venture away from home to take on Columbia at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Mapleton, they will head out to face off against South Central at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Trojans will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something the Mounties surely won't give up without a fight.
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