Cosby is on a six-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, and Hancock County a three-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Friday. The Cosby Eagles will square off against the Hancock County Indians at 5:30 p.m. Cosby has given up an average of 12.5 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Saturday just wasn't the day for Cosby's offense. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 12-0 to Monterey, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior.
Meanwhile, Hancock County came into Tuesday's matchup having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They blew past Washburn 15-2 on Tuesday. Considering the Indians have won five contests by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Calyn Seal made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with one home run and four RBI.
In other batting news, Maddie Short was a standout: she scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-2. She also put up a triple, which was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Kylee Bailey, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Hancock County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .833. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Cosby's defeat dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Hancock County, their victory bumped their record up to 6-4.
Cosby took their win against Hancock County when the teams last played back in May of 2024 by a conclusive 8-1 score. Do the Eagles have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Indians turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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