After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Grand Lake, Welsh was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They came out on top against the Lake Arthur Tigers by a score of 9-4. That's more bragging rights for Welsh, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Cohen Cormier was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Cormier has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Cormier was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Welsh got a massive performance out of Casey Cormier, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Dane Iguess, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Welsh's victory bumped their record up to 15-8. As for Lake Arthur, they are on a 14-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-18.
Welsh will be playing in front of their home fans against Hicks at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Hicks will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Welsh surely won't give up without a fight. As for Lake Arthur, they will head out on the road to challenge Jennings at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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