Cobden's game last Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They came out on top against the Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Fighting Cardinals by a score of 7-4. The Appleknockers have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Fighting Cardinals, too.
Matthew Howell
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Matthew Howell was a major factor no matter where he played. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. He has become a key player for Cobden: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 0-5 otherwise.
In other batting news, James Eagle was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4. Joel Garcia also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen bases of the season.
Cobden's victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-6. As for Norris City-Omaha-Enfield, their record now sits at an identical 2-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cobden will square off against Meridian at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Bobcats have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 13 runs per game on average), something the Appleknockers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Norris City-Omaha-Enfield, they will host Gallatin County at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Hawks' pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so the Fighting Cardinals' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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