Caseville hasn't had much luck against Kingston recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Eagles will be playing at home against the Cardinals at 4:00 p.m.
Caseville is headed into Monday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 15th straight game dating back to last season on Thursday. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-5 heartbreaker at the hands of Akron-Fairgrove. On the bright side, the five- run effort marked the Eagles' highest-scoring matchup to date.
Caseville saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cameron Smith, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run. Those stolen bases marked the first that Smith has snagged this season. Logan Feltner was another, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs.
Five must be Kingston's lucky number: they beat Mayville with that score not once but twice on Saturday. The Cardinals sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-3 win over the Wildcats. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Cardinals have posted against the Wildcats since May 15, 2017.
Nick Cummings made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He tossed six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Cummings was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Caseville's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Kingston, their win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-7-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Caseville has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Kingston struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5.5 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Caseville suffered a grim 15-0 defeat to Kingston when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will the Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
