Slater hasn't had much luck against Fayette recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Wildcats will welcome the Falcons at 5:00 p.m. The last four games Slater has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Slater took a seven-run loss the last time they faced off against Concordia, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Wildcats had just enough and edged out the Fighting Orioles 3-2 on Monday. That's two games straight that the Wildcats have won by just one run.
Tristen Klasing made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tytan Wiseman, who scored a run while going 2-for-2. That run marked the first that he scored this season. Another player making a difference was Isaac Larson, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-4.
Meanwhile, Fayette was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat. They came up short against Eugene, falling 16-0.
Fayette saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kaleb Friebe, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base.
Fayette's loss dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Slater, their win bumped their record up to 2-5.
Slater couldn't quite finish off Fayette in their previous meeting back in May of 2024 and fell 18-16. Will the Wildcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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