While Sale Creek put up plenty of runs on Tuesday, the same can't be said for Copper Basin. The Panthers were the clear victors by a 17-0 margin over the Cougars. The Panthers have beaten the Cougars the last eight times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Cougars has come to flipping the script.
Dylan Cunningham was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Cunningham was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base.
In other pitching news, Gabriel Abbott looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
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Back at the plate, Sale Creek got a massive performance out of Joe Bell, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3. Those three runs gave Bell a new career-high. Holden Baker was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
Sale Creek always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .679. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Sale Creek's record is now 14-4. As for Copper Basin, they dropped their record down to 1-10-1 with the defeat, which was their fifth straight on the road.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sale Creek will challenge East Ridge at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Panthers are facing the Pioneers at the right time seeing as the Pioneers are stuck on a ten-game losing streak. As for Copper Basin, they will face off against Tellico Plains at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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