Pottsville hit Bauxite with a four-run third inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Miners fell just short of the Apaches by a score of 7-6. The Miners' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it five in a row.
Bauxite got a good showing from Wyatt Hunter, who tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Hunter has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive appearances.
Keller Hyder
| 04/07/26 vs ESTEM | 3 |
| 05/05/26 vs Pottsville | 2 |
| 03/30/26 @ Pangburn | 2 |
| 05/04/26 @ Sheridan | 1 |
| 04/23/26 vs Monticello | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
On the hitting side, Keller Hyder was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one triple. He is becoming a predictor of Bauxite's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 2-1 (and 11-14 when he doesn't).
Bauxite's defeat dropped their record down to 13-15. As for Pottsville, they have been performing well recently as they've won 12 of their last 15 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-6 record this season.
Bauxite will head out on the road to face off against Robinson at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Pottsville, they will welcome Gravette at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Lions' pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so the Apaches' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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