Catfish game vs. Hoots postponed due to bad weather

The Cape Catfish were only able to play five minutes of their Friday night road contest against the O'Fallon Hoots before the game was postponed due to bad weather.

Just three Catfish batters - Andrew Stone, Diego Johnson and Mason Speirs - had a chance at the plate before the umpires halted the game for a rain delay. None were able to reach base.

After approximately two hours of waiting officials called the game off.

Hunter Ralls was expected to start for the Catfish against the Hoots but didn't have an opportunity to throw a pitch. The Southeast Missouri State product is 0-1 on the season but boasts an ERA of 1.38 over his three appearances on the year.

The game has yet to be rescheduled, but the Catfish (14-11) face the Hoots (16-9) at CarShield Field on Tuesday and at Capaha Field on Wednesday, leaving open the possibility of a make-up doubleheader one of those two days.

Cape returns home Saturday for a two-game weekend series against the Burlington Bees (13-12). The first pitch for both games is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at Capaha Field.