The Paxton Bobcats are taking a road trip to take on the Pleasant Home Eagles at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Paxton has given up an average of 7.1 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Friday, Paxton came up short against Baker and fell 14-9.
Colby Vaiyanet
| 04/04/25 @ Baker | 3 |
| 04/03/25 @ Poplar Springs | 2 |
| 03/10/25 vs Laurel Hill | 2 |
| 03/03/25 @ Destin | 2 |
| 02/27/25 @ Malone | 2 |
| + 8 more games |
Colby Vaiyanet made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. He is becoming a predictor of Paxton's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 5-2 (and 3-4 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Trevor Varnum, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with three RBI and one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Pleasant Home was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 12th straight defeat. They lost 12-2 to Florala.
Paxton's loss was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 8-6. As for Pleasant Home, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-12.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Paxton has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.1 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Pleasant Home struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Everything went Paxton's way against Pleasant Home when the teams last played back in March, as Paxton made off with a 12-2 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Bobcats since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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