The Richland Springs Coyotes will venture away from home to face off against the Medina Bobcats at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Richland Springs is coming into the game on a three-game losing streak.
Last Tuesday, Richland Springs didn't have quite enough to beat Menard and fell 11-10.
Medina never got on the board in their matchup on Tuesday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Menard on Friday. They were the clear victors by a 22-1 margin over the Yellowjackets. The result was nothing new for the Bobcats, who have now won seven matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Hattie Barton made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hallie Kunz, who went 4-for-5 with three stolen bases, six RBI, and three runs. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Audrey Gatlin, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4.
Medina kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 22 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Medina has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.3 runs over those games. Richland Springs' loss dropped their record down to 0-3.
Richland Springs might still be hurting after the 16-5 defeat they got from Medina in their previous meeting last Friday. Can Richland Springs avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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