Sadly, Horton is still looking for their first win of the season after four matches. They suffered a tough 17-1 loss at the hands of the Pleasant Ridge Rams on Monday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Horton of the 11-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Monday.
For Pleasant Ridge's part, Jackson Maley made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he kept things locked down with no earned run or hits while striking out 11 over four innings pitched. Maley was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, Austin Green was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Coben Hoppe, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.
Horton's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Pleasant Ridge, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Horton will head out on the road to take on McLouth on Monday. As for Pleasant Ridge, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Atchison-Maur Hill-Mount Academy at 4:30 p.m. Pleasant Ridge knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past four games -- so hopefully Atchison-Maur Hill-Mount Academy likes a good challenge.
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