Oblong hasn't had much luck against Cumberland recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Panthers will head out to square off against the Pirates at 4:30 p.m. Oblong has given up an average of 11 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Oblong's last matchup with Dieterich could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's game on Tuesday. The Panthers lost 12-0 to the Movin Maroons. Having soared to a lofty 21 runs in the game before, the Panthers' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Cumberland was not the first on the board on Tuesday, but they got there more often. They walked away with a 10-7 victory over St. Anthony. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Pirates.
Cumberland let Lauren Schnepper and Kinley McMechan run wild. Schnepper went a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs and one RBI, while McMechan went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs. That's the most hits McMechan has posted since back in April of 2025. Shelby Kingery also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Cumberland kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in four consecutive matchups.
Cumberland now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Oblong, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-5.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Oblong has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Cumberland struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.6 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Oblong suffered a grim 13-5 defeat to Cumberland when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Can the Panthers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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