Coolidge is 0-5 against McKinley Tech since March of 2016 but things could change on Monday. The Colts will look to defend their home field against the Trainers at 4:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Coolidge took a loss when they played away from home last Wednesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They put the hurt on Ballou with a sharp 11-4 win. The Colts haven't had any issues with the Knights recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.

Orion Fernandez
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Idris Mouton and Orion Fernandez did most of the damage at the plate: Mouton went a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Fernandez went a perfect 2-for-2 with four stolen bases and two runs. Those four stolen bases gave Fernandez a new career-high. Alberto Arias was another key player, getting on base in both of his plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs.
Coolidge always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .765. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, McKinley Tech got the win against Roosevelt on Friday by a conclusive 22-1.
The win got Coolidge back to even at 3-3-1. As for McKinley Tech, their victory bumped their record up to 3-1.
Coolidge might still be hurting after the 17-2 defeat they got from McKinley Tech when the teams last played back in March of 2025. Will the Colts have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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