For the second straight game, James Lick will face off against Silver Creek. The Comets will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Raiders at 4:00 p.m. James Lick has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the contest with six straight losses, while Silver Creek will come in with three straight wins.
James Lick lost 13-1 to Silver Creek on Tuesday.
For Silver Creek's part, Pete Almondia was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Almondia also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Silver Creek is 4-2 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 4-8 otherwise. Almondia was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in May of 2025.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Saxton Sinatra, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four stolen bases, four runs, and two RBI. Those four runs gave him a new career-high. Wyatt Sharp was another key player, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs.
Silver Creek always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .667. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
James Lick's defeat dropped their record down to 1-14. As for Silver Creek, their victory bumped their record up to 8-10.
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