Ponderosa was handed a nine-run loss in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Thursday. They had just enough and edged out the Gilbert Christian Knights 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Mustangs have posted since May 2, 2025.
Caleb Korth spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four earned runs on five hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, Ponderosa's win was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Beckham Davis, who went 2-for-3 with one run. That run was Davis' first of the season.
Ponderosa's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Gilbert Christian, their defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 3-4-1.
Looking ahead, Ponderosa will welcome Durango at 10:00 a.m. on the 28th. As for Gilbert Christian, they will be taking part in a tournament against Erie at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. The Knights' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 9.8 runs per game this season.
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