The Comeaux Spartans will face off against the Opelousas Tigers at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Comeaux was handed a 11-run defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Monday. They had just enough and edged out Abbeville 5-3.
Nicholas Kurowski was a major factor no matter where he played. He tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Kurowski was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing Three bases. while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Those stolen bases were his first of the season.
In other batting news, Cohen Rentrop was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Deon Tay Darby, who scored a run and stole Two bases. while going 1-for-3.
Comeaux always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .548. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Abbeville only posted an OBP of .379.
Meanwhile, Opelousas came into Thursday's match having lost 15 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Everything went their way against Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy on Thursday as Opelousas made off with a 15-2 win.
Comeaux's victory bumped their record up to 2-8. As for Opelousas, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Everything went Comeaux's way against Opelousas in their previous meeting back in February of 2020, as Comeaux made off with an 18-8 victory. Will Comeaux repeat their success, or does Opelousas have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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