Cuba had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 11-run drubbing they dealt Bourbon on Friday. The Wildcats put the hurt on the War Hawks with a sharp 11-0 victory. The game was the first time the Wildcats have beaten the War Hawks on their field since May 4, 2022.
Braden Gipson
| 05/08/26 @ Bourbon | 12 |
| 03/31/26 vs Kingston | 12 |
| 04/09/26 @ Steelville | 10 |
| 04/20/26 vs Belle | 9 |
| 04/14/26 vs St. Clair | 6 |
| + 2 more games |
Not much got past Braden Gipson, who gave up just three hits and racked up 12 Ks to keep Bourbon off the board. Gipson has become a key player for Cuba: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least eight strikeouts, but 7-12 otherwise.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Wyatt McMillian, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, two doubles, and one RBI. That's the most doubles he has posted since back in March of 2025. Adam Doyle was another key player, going 2-for-4 with five RBI and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Cuba kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Cuba's record is now 10-13. As for Bourbon, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cuba will face off against Owensville at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Bourbon, they will challenge St. James at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tigers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.05 runs per game on average), something the War Hawks will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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