Crab Orchard dropped their record down to 6-12 on Friday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins. They took a 10-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Cobden Appleknockers. If the Trojans were looking for revenge after losing 15-5 to the Appleknockers when the teams met back in May of 2023, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Crab Orchard got a good showing from Brayden Mausey, who tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Mausey has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive appearances.
Carter Watts
| 03/17/25 vs Shawnee | 3 |
| 05/09/25 vs Cobden | 2 |
| 04/30/25 vs Eldorado | 2 |
| 03/18/25 vs Elverado | 2 |
| 05/06/25 @ Carrier Mills-Stonefort | 1 |
| + 4 more games |
At the plate, Carter Watts was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Crab Orchard's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 3-1 (and 3-11 when he doesn't).
As for Cobden, their win bumped their record up to 4-8. The game was the first time they have beaten Crab Orchard on their field since April 29, 2019.
On Cobden's side, the team relied heavily on Thomas Coleman, who earned one RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Micah Brown was another key player, going 1-for-4 with three stolen bases and one run.
Looking ahead, Crab Orchard will face off against Johnston City at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Cobden, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Pope County at 4:30 p.m.
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