The Cheyenne Wells Tigers will take on the McClave Cardinals at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Cheyenne Wells has given up an average of 7.2 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Cheyenne Wells is headed into Tuesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. They lost 19-4 to Eads. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last six times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Cheyenne Wells saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brennan Framel, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI and one double.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when McClave took on Granada on Wednesday. The Cardinals blew past the Bobcats 16-4. Considering the Cardinals have won five matchups by more than nine runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Drew Howe and Ryan Steinbrunn were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Howe tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Steinbrunn struck out six batters over three innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. At the plate, Howe scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Steinbrunn scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, McClave got a massive performance out of Elijah Solis, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Lawton Annen, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI, one triple, and one run.
McClave always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .571. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Granada only posted an OBP of .375.
McClave's win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 7-1. As for Cheyenne Wells, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-3.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Cheyenne Wells has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .497. However, it's not like McClave struggles in that department as they've averaged .617. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Cheyenne Wells couldn't quite finish off McClave when the teams last played back in March of 2024 and fell 13-11. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
