New Prairie came out on top against Kouts on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive seven-run fifth inning. The Cougars took their match against the Mustangs & Fillies 10-5. The Cougars haven't had any issues with the Mustangs & Fillies recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Riley Masters looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Sullivan Kress and Reed Robinson did most of the damage at the plate: Kress went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI, while Robinson went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double. That's the most hits Kress has posted over his last 11 contests. Another player making a difference was Bryce Bell, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one double.
New Prairie kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in six consecutive games.
Cougars
| 05/26/25 @ Kouts | 10-5 |
| 05/24/25 @ Rochester | 8-5 |
| 05/23/25 @ Mishawaka | 3-1 |
| 05/22/25 @ South Bend Washington | 19-2 |
| 05/16/25 @ Niles | 7-6 |
New Prairie pushed their record up to 18-9 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.4 runs over those games. As for Kouts, their loss dropped their record down to 21-5.
New Prairie and Kouts are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Cougars will challenge Mishawaka Marian at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Kouts, they will welcome Highland at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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