Preston faced Stigler in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. The Pirates fell just short of the Panthers by a score of 9-8. The Pirates have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Kaden Dean made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 4-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. He also hit a triple, marking his first of the season. Pepper Gallup was another key player, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Preston suffered their first road loss, dropping their record down to 10-2. As for Stigler, the victory keeps they at an undefeated 14-0.
Looking ahead, Preston will be playing in front of their home fans against Ripley at 12:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Stigler, they are taking a road trip to square off against Hilldale at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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