University extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 12 on Wednesday, dropping them down to 0-6. They lost 11-4 to the Boone Braves. If the Cougars were looking for revenge after losing 13-2 to the Braves when the teams met back in April of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
University saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brian Fehl, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one run. Oscar Maldonado also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
As for Boone, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 6-2. Considering they have won four matchups by more than six runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
On Boone's side, Connor Rein led a balanced Braves bullpen and tossed 3.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Rein has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Cash Gilbert was a standout: he got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. CJ Nassar was another key player, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. University will square off against Jones at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Boone, they will take on Winter Park at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Wildcats will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.
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