04/11/25 - Away | 16-7 W |
03/15/25 - Away | 8-0 W |
03/15/25 - Away | 9-0 W |
04/23/21 - Away | 2-9 L |
04/20/18 - Away | 6-8 L |
04/23/16 - Neutral | 4-11 L |
After low-scoring totals in their previous four contests, Ponca City brought some dynamite into their most recent matchup. They were the clear victors by a 16-7 margin over the Midwest City Bombers on Friday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Wildcats as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Hayden LeClair made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed five innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off eight hits. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in strikeouts (three). He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Kalon Covey was a standout: he scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in five of his six plate appearances. What's more, he posted three hits, the most he's had over his last 12 contests. Logan Ross was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Ponca City always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .553. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Ponca City's victory bumped their record up to 8-15. As for Midwest City, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-11.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ponca City will welcome Jenks at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Midwest City, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Coweta at 5:00 p.m.
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