The Colfax‑Mingo baseball team has encountered a steep learning curve over the past week, dropping three consecutive games that have tested both its offense and its pitching staff.
Early Offensive Burst
On June 12 the Tigers traveled to face Collins‑Maxwell and were quickly overwhelmed as the opposition erupted for ten runs in the opening frame. The 12‑5 final score reflected a barrage of hits that left the Colfax‑Mingo pitchers scrambling to stem the tide.
Despite the early onslaught, several Colfax‑Mingo batters managed to get on base. Camden Cunningham, Wyatt Jay and Maverick Harter each collected two hits, while Evan Johns took the loss on the mound, surrendering five earned runs while striking out eight.
Home Loss to Belle Plaine
A few days later the team returned home to meet Belle Plaine, where an 11‑4 defeat unfolded. Will Metz turned in a career‑best three‑hit performance, and Wyatt Jay paired two hits with a double, two RBIs and a walk, but the Tigers could not overcome a strong pitching display by Wade Sankot, who fanned eight batters over five innings.
Weather‑Shortened Shutout Against BGM
The following day a rain‑delayed contest against BGM ended in a 4‑0 loss after the game was called on account of the weather. Wyatt Jay delivered a solid outing, striking out ten batters while allowing only four runs, yet the lack of run support proved decisive.
Across the three matchups, the Tigers’ lineup showed flashes of promise, with multiple players notching multi‑hit games, but the team’s inability to string hits together in key moments and the early deficits they faced ultimately dictated the outcomes.