On Friday, the Paxton Bobcats had just enough and edged the Destin Sharks out 10-9.
Caleb Hoogewerf looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over four innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Carson Leddon and Dawson Nelson did most of the damage at the plate: Leddon scored a run while going 2-for-4, while Nelson scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Noah Morgan, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
On Destin's side, Dominic Rivas made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Price Bowen, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
The victory got Paxton back to even at 6-6. As for Destin, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-8 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Paxton will take on Opp at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Opp will roll in looking for their 12th straight win, something Paxton surely won't give up without a fight. As for Destin, they will head out on the road to face off against Bozeman at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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