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| 05/03/25 - Home | 11-1 W |
| 03/23/24 - Home | 6-9 L |
| 03/23/24 - Home | 3-6 L |
| 03/25/23 - Away | 4-7 L |
| 03/25/23 - Away | 0-5 L |
| + 3 more games |
Smith-Cotton hadn't done well against Oak Park recently (they were 1-6 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Tigers put the hurt on the Northmen with a sharp 11-1 victory. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Tigers as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Cooper Woolery made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He tossed six innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. What's more, he posted four strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Karson Wiskur, who went 2-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That's the most RBI he has posted over his last 15 games. Another player making a difference was Kendall Hagedorn, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
The victory got Smith-Cotton back to even at 15-15. As for Oak Park, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-14 record this season.
Smith-Cotton will venture away from home to take on Battle at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Oak Park, they will welcome Park Hill South at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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