While Skyline didn't have the best season last year (they finished 7-17), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They came out on top against the Climax Springs Cougars by a score of 8-5 on Thursday. The Tigers haven't had any issues with the Cougars recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Kenton Owen was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out six over four innings pitched. Those six strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI. That stolen base was his first of the season.
Noah Long
| 03/28/25 vs El Dorado Springs | 4 |
| 04/09/25 @ Lincoln | 3 |
| 04/17/25 vs Climax Springs | 2 |
| 04/11/25 vs Lockwood | 1 |
| 04/01/25 vs Pierce City | 1 |
In other batting news, Skyline let Noah Long and Landen Hodges run wild. Long got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs, while Hodges went 1-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Long has become a key player for Skyline: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 5-6 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Logan Moppin, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Skyline's win bumped their record up to 8-6. As for Climax Springs, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-9 record this season.
Skyline will be playing in front of their home fans against Weaubleau at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Climax Springs, they will venture away from home to square off against Leeton at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. The Cougars are facing the Bulldogs at the right time seeing as the Bulldogs are stuck on a ten-game losing streak.
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