The Colfax Bulldogs will head out to take on the Asotin Panthers at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Colfax had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Liberty on Tuesday. The Bulldogs never let the Lancers get on the board and left with a 10-0 win. The victory continues a trend for the Bulldogs in their matchups with the Lancers: they've now won eight in a row.
Meanwhile, Asotin waltzed into their match on Tuesday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They blew past the Broncos 24-2.
COOPER THOMAS made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits (and only one walk). Those seven strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, CODY ELLS was a standout: he scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season. Another player making a difference was CHASE ENGLE, who scored two runs while getting on base in five of his six plate appearances.
Asotin kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Colfax's win was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-1. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.6 runs over those games. As for Asotin, their record is now 11-3.
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