Kiowa took a 12-run loss the last time they faced off against Evangel Christian Academy, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Indians narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Eagles 7-6. This was payback for the Indians, who suffered an 18-6 defeat the last time these two teams met.

Myles Erker
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03/18/25 @ Otis | 6 |
03/13/25 @ Custer County | 3 |
03/24/25 vs Custer County | 2 |
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Myles Erker and Evan Golden were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Erker pitched two innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Meanwhile, Golden pitched two innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Erker is becoming a predictor of Kiowa's success: when he allows at most two hits the team is 2-1 (and 2-4 when he doesn't). At the plate, Erker went 1-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run, while Golden scored a run while going 2-for-3.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jd Brewer, who went 1-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. Another was Thade Montgemery, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Kiowa's record now sits at 4-5. As for Evangel Christian Academy, with the loss, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 3-2.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Kiowa is set to take on their familiar foe Elbert at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Evangel Christian Academy will face off against rival Custer County at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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