Skyline took an 11-run defeat the last time they faced off against Warsaw, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Tigers had just enough and edged out the Wildcats 9-7. The Tigers' win was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Noah Long was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Long was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Tanner Hammers looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Kenton Owen
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Back at the plate, Kenton Owen was incredible, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Royce Nelson was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs.
Skyline's victory bumped their record up to 3-0.
Coming up, Skyline will challenge Fordland at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Warsaw, they are packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game of the season: they will face off against Strafford at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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