Slater proved they can win big on Monday (they won by 12) and on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Glasgow Yellowjackets, sneaking past 8-6. The win was familiar territory for the Wildcats, who have now won three matchups in a row.
Tristen Klasing made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched. He also tossed no walks, which is notable because Slater is 4-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 4-5 otherwise. Klasing was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two RBI and one run.

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In other batting news, Tytan Wiseman and Maddox Tyler did most of the damage at the plate: Wiseman went 5-for-6 with two runs and one stolen base, while Tyler went 3-for-5 with three RBI and one stolen base. Those three hits gave Tyler a new career-high. Keiton Head also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Slater kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Slater's record is now 8-6. As for Glasgow, their defeat ended an eight-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 12-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Slater will host Jamestown at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Glasgow, they will be playing at home against Brunswick at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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