The Coalgate Wildcats will be playing at home against the Stigler Panthers at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Coalgate: 2.7, Stigler: 1.7) so any runs scored will be well earned.
After a string of eight wins, Coalgate's good fortune finally ran out on Monday. They fell just short of Kingston by a score of 8-7. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Coalgate has scored all season.
Cade Cometti was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 13 over six innings pitched. Cometti has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Cometti was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Ryfle Gold stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: he scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Dalton O?Dell, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-5.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Stigler gave their fans yet another huge victory on Monday. They never let Henryetta onto the board and left with an 8-0 win. The victory was just business as usual For Stigler, who after six games remain undefeated this season.
Stigler got a massive performance out of C Eakle, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Jackson Mccarter, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-3.
Having lost for the first time this season, Coalgate fell to 8-1. As for Stigler, their win bumped their record up to 6-0.
Tuesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Coalgate has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .612. However, it's not like Stigler struggles in that department as they've averaged .477. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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