Moundridge dropped their record down to 9-7 on Monday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season. They came up short against the Ellinwood Eagles, falling 14-2. Having soared to a lofty 15 runs in the game before, the Wildcats couldn't push the score so high this time.
As for Ellinwood, they moved to 6-9 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak. They not only won on Monday, but they posted their biggest win since April 4th (when they won 31-11).
For Ellinwood's part, Drake Hosman made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Hosman also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Ellinwood is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 2-9 otherwise. Hosman was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs and two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cohen Gunn, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one double. He is becoming a predictor of Ellinwood's success: when he posts at least three hits the team is 4-1 (and 2-8 when he doesn't). Banks Jacobs also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Moundridge beat Ellinwood by a score of 12-8 later that day.
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