Slater took a nine-run defeat the last time they faced off against New Franklin, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Wildcats sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-1 win over the Bulldogs on Friday. For the Wildcats, this counts as revenge for the 10-1 victory the Bulldogs walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2024.
Chase Hemeyer
| 03/28/25 vs Wellington-Napoleon | 4 |
| 03/21/25 vs Otterville | 3 |
| 04/14/25 vs Concordia | 2 |
| 05/02/25 vs New Franklin | 1 |
Chase Hemeyer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up eight Ks. He is becoming a predictor of Slater's success: when he allows at most one earned run the team is undefeated (and 3-6 when he doesn't).
At the plate, Slater's win was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Gannin Moore, who went 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Isaac Larson also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Slater's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-6. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 1.4 runs across that stretch. As for New Franklin, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Slater will venture away from home to challenge Santa Fe at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for New Franklin, they will head out to take on Westran at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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