While Polk County's victory against Copper Basin wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Wildcats won by a run and slipped past the Cougars 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Wildcats have posted since April 18, 2025.
The team relied heavily on Skyler Allen, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Carter Minnaert, who went 1-for-2 with two runs.

Wildcats
| 03/19/26 vs Copper Basin | 52% |
| 04/28/25 @ Sweetwater | 30% |
| 04/22/25 @ McMinn Central | 16% |
| 04/21/25 vs McMinn Central | 26.1% |
| 04/19/25 vs Marion County | 42.9% |
| + 5 more games |
Polk County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .520. The last time their OBP was this high was back in April of 2025.
Polk County's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Copper Basin, they are on a 15-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Polk County will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Cougars: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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