Campbell is 0-8 against Cooper since April of 2021 but things could change on Tuesday. The Indians will venture away from home to square off against the Bulldogs at 6:30 p.m. Campbell has given up an average of 10.8 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Campbell is headed into Tuesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Thursday. They lost 17-0 to Wolfe City.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Cooper, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They came out on top against North Hopkins by a score of 6-3 on Thursday.
Jaret Slakey made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 1-for-2. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Levi Oneal, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one triple, one stolen base, and two RBI. That triple was his first of the season.
Cooper's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-5. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games. As for Campbell, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-14-2.
Campbell might still be hurting after the 17-0 loss they got from Cooper in their previous meeting back in March of 2024. Can the Indians avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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