The Canadian Cougars will challenge the Keota Lions at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Canadian has given up an average of 10.7 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Canadian is headed into Tuesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Thursday. They fell 13-9 to Braggs.
Meanwhile, Keota made easy work of Leflore on Monday and carried off a 15-3 victory. The game marked the Lions' most dominant win of the season.
Kalib West made a big impact no matter where he played. He pitched five innings while giving up three earned runs off only two hits. West was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. He has become a key player for Keota: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 4-7-1 otherwise.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kaden Decker, who scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. What's more, he posted two hits, the most he's had since back in March. Another player making a difference was Beau McKenzie, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Keota always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .595. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Leflore only posted an OBP of .393.
Canadian's defeat dropped their record down to 2-10. As for Keota, their victory bumped their record up to 7-8-1.
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