Cobden couldn't quite beat Century on Wednesday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the ten-run loss they were dealt last Thursday. The Cobden Appleknockers fell just short of the Century Centurions by a score of 4-2. Cobden has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Cobden saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mitchell Howell, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
On Century's side, Adam Taake spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on two hits and racked up 12 Ks. Taake has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Caden Crain was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Bryce Windings, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI.
Cobden's defeat dropped their record down to 3-12. As for Century, the win was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 7-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cobden will take on Galatia/Thompsonville at 4:29 p.m. on Thursday. Galatia/Thompsonville is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Century, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Shawnee at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Shawnee is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 13.8 runs per game this season.
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