If Pendleton Heights was riding high off their 10-1 takedown of Alexandria-Monroe last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Pendleton Heights Arabians fell 5-2 to the Richmond Red Devils on Monday. Pendleton Heights was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Richmond apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Pendleton Heights got a good showing from Landon Oler, who tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Oler has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Ty Frakes made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
On Richmond's side, Casey Blevins spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, Richmond saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Weston Jones, who went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Pendleton Heights' loss dropped their record down to 15-8. As for Richmond, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 13-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pendleton Heights will take on Delta at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Pendleton Heights is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season. As for Richmond, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Centerville at 6:00 p.m.
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