The Colman-Egan C-E Hawks will head out on the road to face off against the McCook Central/Montrose Fighting Cougars at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Colman-Egan has given up an average of 12.5 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Colman-Egan came up short against Madison on Tuesday, falling 19-2. The C-E Hawks have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, McCook Central/Montrose gave up the first runs on Friday, but they didn't let that get them down. They put the hurt on Viborg/Hurley with a sharp 9-3 victory. The result was nothing new for the Fighting Cougars, who have now won six contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Zaidee Huls spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on ten hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Brenna Bartlett, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Josalyn Traupel, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, two doubles, and one stolen base.
Colman-Egan's defeat dropped their record down to 6-11. As for McCook Central/Montrose, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-8.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Colman-Egan has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .573. However, it's not like McCook Central/Montrose struggles in that department as they've averaged .487. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Colman-Egan was able to grind out a solid victory over McCook Central/Montrose when the teams last played back in April of 2024, winning 10-5. The rematch might be a little tougher for the C-E Hawks since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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