Coal City's game last Wednesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Sandwich Indians and snuck past 3-1. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Coal City also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.
Coal City got a great performance from Joe Watson as he struck out eight batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. AJ Wills relieved him and did a solid job, pitching 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
On the hitting side, Coal City's victory was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Cade Baldauf, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Coal City now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Sandwich, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Coal City will face off against Pontiac at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Sandwich, they are on the road again on Wednesday to play Seneca at 4:30 p.m.
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