It was a proper cat-fight when Colton took on Waitsburg/Prescott on Wednesday. The Wildcats fell just short of the Cardinals by a score of 17-16. The Wildcats' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Tanner Baerlocher
| 04/16/25 @ Waitsburg/Prescott | 3 |
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| 04/14/25 vs Genesee | 3 |
| 04/12/25 vs St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse | 2 |
| 04/12/25 vs St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse | 1 |
Tanner Baerlocher and Skyler Purnell did some serious damage despite the final result: Baerlocher went 4-for-6 with three stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI, while Purnell scored five runs and stole three bases while getting on base in five of his six plate appearances. Baerlocher has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times he's played. Another player making a difference was Silas Nollmeyer, who got on base in four of his six plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double.
Colton's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Waitsburg/Prescott, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-2 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Colton will welcome Garfield-Palouse at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Wildcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Vikings have averaged an impressive 8.4 runs per game this season. As for Waitsburg/Prescott, they will face off against Dayton at 2:00 p.m. on Friday.
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