The North Putnam Cougars are taking a road trip to take on the Western Panthers at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. North Putnam is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
It was a proper cat-fight when North Putnam challenged Riverton Parke on Thursday. The Cougars walked away with an 8-3 victory over the Panthers.
Kaden Helderman made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Alec McKenzie
| 05/15/25 vs Riverton Parke | 2 |
| 05/10/25 vs Cloverdale | 2 |
| 05/03/25 vs White River Valley | 2 |
| 05/06/25 @ Owen Valley | 1 |
| 04/11/25 vs Monrovia | 1 |
| + 1 more games |
In other batting news, Alec McKenzie was incredible, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. He has become a key player for North Putnam: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 6-11 otherwise.
North Putnam hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Riverton Parke struck out ten times.
Meanwhile, Western has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 4.09 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They came up short against Twin Lakes, falling 11-5. The Panthers' defeat signaled the end of their six-game winning streak.
North Putnam's record now sits at 9-11. As for Western, their loss dropped their record down to 19-4.
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