On Tuesday, Coalgate never let their opponents score. They skirted past the Savanna Bulldogs 1-0. Despite the victory, that was the fewest runs Coalgate has scored all season.
Cade Cometti made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Cometti has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Cometti was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Dalton O?Dell was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. O?Dell is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season.
The win (which was Coalgate's fourth in a row) raised their record to 9-2. As for Savanna, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-9.
Coalgate is on the road again on Thursday to play Davis. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Davis: 3.8, Coalgate: 2.5) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Savanna, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Stuart. Stuart's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Savanna's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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