After low-scoring totals in their previous four contests, Cobden brought some dynamite into their most recent matchup. Everything went their way against the Meridian Bobcats on Wednesday as Cobden made off with an 18-1 win. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Appleknockers also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2024.
Mason Lyerla
| 03/26/25 @ Meridian | 3 |
| 04/04/24 @ Egyptian | 2 |
| 04/22/24 vs Trico | 1 |
| 04/05/24 @ Meridian | 1 |
| 03/27/24 @ Goreville | 1 |
Mason Lyerla made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Furthermore, he didn't allow a single earned run, the first time he has blanked an opponent since back in April of 2024. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Cobden got a massive performance out of Thomas Coleman, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Those runs marked the first that Coleman scored this season. Matthew Howell was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Cobden always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .611. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Cobden's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Meridian, they are on a 16-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Looking ahead, Cobden will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Pinckneyville at 4:30 p.m. As for Meridian, they will head out to square off against Goreville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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