For the second straight game, Cimarron-Memorial will face off against Pinecrest Academy Cadence. The Spartans will host the Cougars at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Cimarron-Memorial is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
Cimarron-Memorial will roll into the match after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any runs on Friday, then bounced right back against Pinecrest Academy Cadence on Monday. The Spartans were the clear victors by an 18-1 margin over the Cougars.
Gauge Elder made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits (and not a single walk). Those seven strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Cimarron-Memorial is 3-1 when Elder posts two or more runs, but 0-13 otherwise.
Cayden Cavallone
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In other batting news, Cayden Cavallone was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Mares Kai, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Cimarron-Memorial always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .625. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Cimarron-Memorial is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 3-14 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.8 runs over those games. As for Pinecrest Academy Cadence, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-9.
Cimarron-Memorial's speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's contest. The Spartans have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Pinecrest Academy Cadence, though, as they've been averaging only 1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Cimarron-Memorial continue to outrun the ball? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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