The Wooster Colts will take on the Spring Creek Spartans at 10:15 a.m. on Thursday. Wooster is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses.
Wooster is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Saturday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 victory over Fernley.
Cooper Fuss spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up nine Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Chris Ballard was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Rowan Andersen, who went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Saturday just wasn't the day for Spring Creek's offense. They lost 14-0 to Churchill County last Saturday. The loss continues a trend for Spring Creek in their matchups with Churchill County: they've now lost three in a row.
Wooster's win bumped their record up to 14-16. As for Spring Creek, their defeat dropped their record down to 24-3.
Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Wooster has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .439. However, it's not like Spring Creek struggles in that department as they've averaged .499. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Wooster might still be hurting after the 18-3 loss they got from Spring Creek when the teams last played back in March of 2023. Can Wooster avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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