It may have taken ten innings to finish the job, but Morton ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They had just enough and edged out the Richland Rangers 12-11. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 20-7 on Tuesday.
Nic Laster was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over six innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in five of his six plate appearances with one stolen base and one RBI. He also got three hits, which is notable because Morton is 4-2 when he posts at least three hits, but 3-5-1 otherwise.
Tristen Hobson
| 03/27/26 vs Richland | 4 |
| 03/20/26 vs Forest | 3 |
| 03/20/26 vs Forest | 2 |
| 03/17/26 @ Forest | 2 |
| 03/24/26 @ Richland | 1 |
In other batting news, Tristen Hobson was incredible, going 4-for-5 with one home run, four runs, and three RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Morton's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 3-1 (and 4-6-1 when he doesn't). Jimmy Kincaid also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
Morton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
The win got Morton back to even at 7-7-1. As for Richland, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-13.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Morton beat the Rangers by a score of 14-5 later that day.
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