The Wildcats return to Conference play today at home against defending 2a state champion Freeburg.
The Cats will enter at 9-16 after yesterday’s win at Odin/Patoka/Sandoval 10-4. The Cats jumped out to a 7-0 lead after an inning and a half and didn’t look back as they pounded out 16-hits.
Griffin Day had 2 hits including a double and drove in 4 runs. Hunter Daniels homered, Aden Susmena went 3-4 with an RBI and 2 runs, Charlie Hunter had 3 hits and 2 RBI while Gavin Zimmerann drove in a run along with Isaak Williams.
Tyler Tanner pitched all 7 innings allowing 3 hits and 2 earned runs with 4 strikeouts. Entering the 7th inning, Tanner had used only 57 pitches as he finished the game throwing 82.
SC scored 4 times in the opening inning at Effingham, but the Hearts answered with 5 of their own in the 3rd and held on to beat the Cougars 8-5. In the loss, Beau Jolliff homered and drove in 2, Aidan Dodson went 2-3 with 2 RBI. Anthony Buonaura doubled and scored and Chase Thompson scored 2 runs. Ethan Watwood took the loss for the Cougars going 4 innings allowing 5 hits and 8 runs, 7 earned. Spencer Johannes didn’t allow a hit in 2 innings of relief.
