Copper Basin had lost four straight at home dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 0-2 to make it five. They came up short against the Sale Creek Panthers, falling 19-3. The Cougars were not able to make up for their loss to the Panthers from their previous meeting back in April of 2025.
As for Sale Creek, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-2. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four contests by ten runs or more this season.
For Sale Creek's part, they got a massive performance out of Holden Baker, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Kyler Gilchrist also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Copper Basin will face off against Robbinsville at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Sale Creek, they will welcome Marion County at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Warriors have averaged an impressive 7 runs per game this season.
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