Dupo is 2-8 against Marissa/Coulterville since April of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Tigers will head out on the road to square off against the Meteors at 4:30 p.m. Dupo has given up an average of 9.8 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Dupo managed to slip by Chester the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Tigers lost 16-6 to the Yellowjackets on Wednesday. The Tigers just can't catch a break and have now endured five losses in a row.
Deegan Prater made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in four of his six plate appearances with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That home run was his first of the season.
Meanwhile, Marissa/Coulterville made easy work of Dupo on Tuesday and carried off a 9-3 victory. The Meteors haven't had any issues with the Tigers recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive win against them.
Carter Daugherty was a major factor no matter where he played. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
In other pitching news, Landon Sabo tossed a big game, tossing five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2024.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Rhett Fritsche, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. What's more, he posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. Tyler Chandler was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-5.
Marissa/Coulterville kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Marissa/Coulterville's record now sits at 2-3. As for Dupo, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-6.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Dupo has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Marissa/Coulterville struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 4 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Dupo suffered a grim 9-3 defeat to Marissa/Coulterville when the teams last played on Tuesday. Can the Tigers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
