The Piper Pirates will head out on the road to square off against the Leavenworth PIONEERS at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Piper has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Piper gave up the first runs on Friday, but they didn't let that get them down. They had just enough and edged out St. James Academy 9-7. That's two games straight that the Pirates have won by exactly two runs.
Judah Monhollon and Myles Ross did most of the damage at the plate: Monhollon went 1-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Ross scored a run while going 4-for-5. Those runs marked the first that Monhollon scored this season. Another player making a difference was Kaiden Simons, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
They weren't the only one making solid contact: Piper kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Leavenworth fought the good fight in their extra-innings matchup against Shawnee Heights on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Thunderbirds by a score of 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the PIONEERS have suffered since May 14, 2024.
Aaron Phillips made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two RBI.
Leavenworth has also been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season. As for Piper, their victory bumped their record up to 5-3.
Piper beat Leavenworth 4-1 in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Pirates since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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