Skyline extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 15-13. They lost 9-3 to the Ash Grove Pirates. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Tigers of the 13-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2025.
Skyline saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brigham Willis, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
As for Ash Grove, their record is now 23-5-1. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 15 matchups by six runs or more this season.
On Ash Grove's side, Kyler Reece made a big impact no matter where he played. He pitched seven innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits. Reece has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ty Messley, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three RBI, one triple, and one double. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Sawyer Burks, who went 3-for-4 with three runs and one stolen base.
Looking ahead, Skyline will square off against Lighthouse Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The last four games the Chargers have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Ash Grove, they will take on Ava at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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