The Filer Wildcats are taking a road trip to challenge the Gooding Senators at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Filer will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
Filer took a eight-run defeat the last time they faced off against Buhl, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Wildcats skirted past the Indians 2-0.
Brett Paxton
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Brett Paxton was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out six over seven innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Filer is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 4-5 otherwise. Paxton was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Paxton wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Westley Billington, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases.
Meanwhile, Gooding came up short against Kimberly on Tuesday and fell 6-2.
Gooding's loss dropped their record down to 5-4. As for Filer, their record now sits at 7-5.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Filer has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Gooding struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 4.2 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Filer couldn't quite get it done against Gooding in their previous matchup back in May of 2024 as they fell 4-0. Can the Wildcats avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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