Cobden can finally bid farewell to their nine-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Thursday. Everything went their way against the Egyptian Pharaohs as the Cobden Appleknockers made off with a 15-2 victory. Cobden's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Hunter Pitts and Mason Lyerla made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Pitts tossed two innings while giving up no earned run off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Lyerla tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). At the plate, Pitts scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Lyerla scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Thomas Coleman was incredible, going 3-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Mitchell Howell, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Cobden's win ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 1-8. As for Egyptian, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-6.
Cobden didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 14-1 victory vs. Meridian on the 5th. Egyptian has also already played their next contest, a 2-1 defeat against Century on the 9th.
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