For the second straight game, Cherokee Trail will face off against Smoky Hill. The Cougars will face off against the Buffaloes at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Cherokee Trail's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Smoky Hill's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Cherokee Trail was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Smoky Hill on Thursday. The Cougars never let the Buffaloes get on the board and left with a 10-0 win. The Cougars haven't had any issues with the Buffaloes recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive victory against them.
Connor Thrush
| 04/17/25 vs Smoky Hill | 7 |
| 03/29/25 vs ThunderRidge | 3 |
| 03/19/25 @ Sunnyslope | 3 |
| 03/13/25 @ Rock Canyon | 2 |
| 04/10/25 @ Arapahoe | 1 |
Connor Thrush was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out seven over six innings pitched. Those seven strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
In other batting news, Landon McWilliams was excellent, going 1-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. Peyton Michlig also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen bases of the season.
Cherokee Trail hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Smoky Hill struck out seven times.
Cherokee Trail's record is now 10-7. As for Smoky Hill, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season.
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