Colton is on a three-game streak of home losses, Genesee a three-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. The Colton Wildcats will take on the Genesee Bulldogs at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Colton pushed their score all the way to 12 in Saturday's second game, but even that wasn't enough to win. They fell 15-12 to St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse.
Joey Hemighaus and Dakota Cook stepped up to the plate in a big way. Hemighaus scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances, while Cook went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Brennan Schlee, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Colton was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .387. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse only posted a batting average of .200.
Meanwhile, Genesee also suffered a loss in their last game, but this one to Troy by a score of 11-6.
Colton's loss dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Genesee, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-5.
Colton came up short against Genesee when the teams last played back in April of 2022, falling 17-12. Will Colton have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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