The Whitko Wildcats are taking a road trip to take on the Rochester Zebras at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Whitko is coming into the matchup on a three-game losing streak.
South Adams hit Whitko with a six-run second inning on Saturday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Wildcats fell just short of the Starfires by a score of 9-8.
Meanwhile, Rochester can bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Saturday. They put the hurt on Elwood with a sharp 15-2 victory. The Zebras might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten contests by seven runs or more this season.
Parker Casper made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. That's the most runs he has posted over his last 11 games.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brant Beck, who went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases and three runs. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April. Brady Coleman also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
Rochester always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .581. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Rochester's record is now 17-5. As for Whitko, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-11.
Whitko couldn't quite finish off Rochester in their previous matchup back in May of 2024 and fell 7-5. Can the Wildcats avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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