The Custer County Bobcats will challenge the Simla Cubs on Saturday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Custer County is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 13-6 margin over Elbert. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Bobcats.
Meanwhile, Simla got the win against Calhan on Saturday by a conclusive 16-6. The Cubs haven't had any issues with the Bulldogs recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive win against them.
Tatum Kocerha was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and one double. He is becoming a predictor of Simla's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 4-5 when he doesn't). Nathaniel Cauthon was another key player, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Simla kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Calhan only managed five.
Custer County's record now sits at 9-11. As for Simla, their record is now 10-5.
Custer County might still be hurting after the 15-5 loss they got from Simla in their previous matchup two weeks ago. Can the Bobcats avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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