Chadwick took a 16-run loss the last time they faced off against Humansville, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Cardinals narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Tigers 10-8. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Cardinals as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Graham Preston and Thad Nelson did most of the damage at the plate: Preston went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI, while Nelson went 1-for-2 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Those three stolen bases gave Nelson a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kipton Case, who earned one RBI, one run, and two stolen bases.
Cardinals
| 05/05/26 @ Humansville | 59.3% |
| 05/04/26 @ Early | 47.1% |
| 05/01/26 vs Hurley | 46.2% |
Chadwick always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .593. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive matchups.
Chadwick picked up their first road win, bumping their record up to 3-8. As for Humansville, they are on a 13-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-12.
Looking ahead, Chadwick will face off against Walnut Grove at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Cardinals' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 6.5 runs per game this season. As for Humansville, they will square off against Laquey at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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