Como-Pickton is 2-7 against Alba-Golden since March of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Eagles will head out to take on the Panthers at 6:00 p.m. Como-Pickton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
Como-Pickton is headed into the matchup having just suffered their closest loss since April 1, 2025 on Friday. They fell just short of Martins Mill by a score of 4-2.
Dane Oud
| 04/17/26 @ Martins Mill | 9 |
| 04/10/26 vs Big Sandy | 15 |
| 04/01/26 vs Hawkins | 10 |
| 03/23/26 vs Yantis | 10 |
| 03/17/26 vs Cumby | 14 |
Dane Oud was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over six innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, one double, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Alba-Golden waltzed into their game on Friday with six straight wins... but they left with seven. They walked away with an 8-3 victory over the Wildcats.
Like Como-Pickton, Alba-Golden also got a great game from a two-way player: Tucker Samples. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (and not a single walk). Those nine strikeouts gave Samples a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cooper Christian, who went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Easton Samples, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs.
Alba-Golden's record now sits at 14-5. As for Como-Pickton, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-6.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Como-Pickton has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .475. However, it's not like Alba-Golden struggles in that department as they've averaged .525. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Como-Pickton suffered a grim 16-3 defeat to Alba-Golden when the teams last played back in April of 2025. Can the Eagles avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
