Baseball Recap: Derby picks up fourth straight win at home

By Team Reports Apr 17, 2024, 12:13pm

Baseball Recap: Derby Panthers vs. Haysville Campus Colts

Derby put the finishing touches on their sixth blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 12-3 margin over the Haysville Campus Colts. The win was familiar territory for Derby who now have four in a row.

Jace Hambleton and Caden Riojas were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Hambleton tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. Meanwhile, Riojas pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Hambleton has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Hambleton scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Riojas went 1-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.

In other batting news, Colton Ruedy was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Ethan Crawford was another key contributor, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two RBI.

Derby pushed their record up to 11-6 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Haysville Campus, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-6.

Derby will challenge Mill Valley at 11:15 a.m. on Saturday. As for Haysville Campus, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Maize South on Friday. Maize South will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Haysville Campus surely won't give up without a fight.

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