For the second straight game, Cooper will face off against Tom Bean. The Bulldogs will face off against the Tomcats at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Cooper heads in on the heels of a playoff game on Thursday. They lost 9-1 to Tom Bean. The Bulldogs were red-hot at the plate heading into the contest (they scored no less than ten runs in the four matchups prior), but the Tomcats' pitchers proved too tough.
For Tom Bean's part, Keaton Reed was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing six innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. What's more, Reed posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two doubles.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Donnie Hooten, who went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double. He has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last six times he's played. Braylin Barrett also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
Tom Bean is on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 13 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-7 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Cooper, the loss snapped their winning streak at seven games and leaves them with a 16-6 record.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Cooper has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .521. However, it's not like Tom Bean struggles in that department as they've averaged .498. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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