After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Stuart, Coalgate was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They came out on top against the Battiest Panthers by a score of 7-3.
Brody Mccollum
| 04/10/25 vs Smithville | 3 |
| 03/31/25 vs Mill Creek | 3 |
| 03/31/25 vs Vanoss | 3 |
| 04/14/25 vs Battiest | 2 |
| 03/07/25 vs Soper | 2 |
| + 4 more games |
Brody Mccollum made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off nine hits. Mccollum was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. Coalgate is undefeated when Mccollum posts two or more stolen bases, but 6-11 otherwise.
In other batting news, Jett Burris was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Easton Loudermilk, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.
Coalgate is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-11 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.5 runs over those games. As for Battiest, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 13-10.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Coalgate will take on Crowder at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Battiest, they will square off against Dover at 12:00 p.m. on Friday.
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