The Caddo Bruins will face off against the Rattan Rams at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Caddo 3.6, Rattan 2.4) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Caddo's usually-dominant pitching crew will be looking to make up for Saturday's struggle, when Ada hitters got past them. The Bruins lost 13-6 to the Cougars on Saturday.
Hayden Bush and Bayler Black did some serious damage despite the final result: Bush scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Black scored a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Jake Green, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, it may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Rattan ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out Wright City 6-5. The victory continues a trend for the Rams in their matchups with the Lumberjax: they've now won eight in a row.
The team relied heavily on Kooper Johnson, who went 4-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and one double. Those four hits gave him a new career-high.
Rattan kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in four consecutive games.
Rattan's win bumped their record up to 10-2. As for Caddo, their loss dropped their record down to 12-5.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Caddo hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .353. However, it's not like Rattan struggles in that department as they've averaged .316. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Caddo took their victory against Rattan in their previous matchup back in March of 2024 by a conclusive 11-3 score. Do the Bruins have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Rams turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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