Cole lost against Randolph back in March, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Cougars took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Ro-Hawks. The Cougars have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Landon Snyder put in work while hitting and pitching. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. That stolen base was his first of the season.
In other batting news, Kiosy Steiner made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances. Josh Zimmerman also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
Cole's defeat dropped their record down to 4-15. As for Randolph, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cole will welcome Jourdanton at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The Indians/Squaws will roll in looking for their tenth straight win, something the Cougars surely won't give up without a fight. As for Randolph, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Marion at 4:00 p.m. The Bulldogs' pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so the Ro-Hawks' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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