The Cole Cougars are taking a road trip to take on the Center Point Pirates at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Cole is coming into the contest on a six-game losing streak.
Cole lost 20-4 to Nixon-Smiley last Tuesday.
Ella Budd
| 03/03/26 @ Nixon-Smiley | 2 |
| 02/27/26 vs Nixon-Smiley | 1 |
| 02/27/26 @ Pettus | 1 |
Ella Budd made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went a perfect 1-for-1 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Angelina Cruz also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Center Point couldn't beat Junction on Monday even though they stacked four runs on them in the first inning. The Pirates came up short against the Eagles, falling 19-4. The Pirates have struggled against the Eagles recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Aryana Cardenas was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI and one run. Another player making a difference was Melissa Arzola, who went 1-for-2 with one triple and one RBI.
Center Point's loss dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Cole, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-14.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Cole has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .453. However, it's not like Center Point struggles in that department as they've averaged .460. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Cole got the 'W' when the teams last played back in February against Center Point by a conclusive 11-5 score. Do the Cougars have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Pirates turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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