After losing to Agape Christian the last time they met, Cobden decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Appleknockers walked away with a 13-8 victory over the Knights on Tuesday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Appleknockers.
Mason Lyerla
| 04/16/25 vs Norris City-Omaha-Enfield | 6 |
| 04/09/25 vs Century | 4 |
| 03/25/25 vs Vienna | 3 |
| 03/21/25 vs Galatia/Thompsonville | 3 |
| 04/22/25 @ Agape Christian | 2 |
| + 2 more games |
Mason Lyerla made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out ten over five innings pitched. He also tossed two walks, which is notable because Cobden is 2-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 1-5 otherwise. Lyerla was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one run. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Thomas Coleman was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. He also put up a double, which was his first of the season. Micah Brown was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Cobden's win bumped their record up to 3-6. As for Agape Christian, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season.
Cobden will square off against Pope County at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Agape Christian, they will challenge Meridian at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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