Heights was the 14-10 winner over Northwest when they last played one another on Friday, but their luck changed this time around. The Falcons fell 5-2 to the Grizzlies on Friday. Having soared to a lofty 14 runs in the game before, the Falcons couldn't push the score so high this time.
Heights got a good showing from Kelyn Goeken, who struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. That's the fewest earned runs Goeken has allowed over his last five games.
On the hitting side, Brady Boomsma was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-2 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Heights has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-11 record this season. As for Northwest, their victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 11-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Heights will welcome Southeast at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Northwest, they will host Goddard at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Grizzlies are facing the Lions at the right time seeing as the Lions are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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