Halstead can now show off four landslide victories after their most recent game on Tuesday. They blew past the Smoky Valley Vikings 18-10. With that win, Halstead brought their scoring average up to 6.9 runs per game.
Noah Diehl and Reese Carmichael made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Diehl pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and eight unearned) runs off five hits. Meanwhile, Carmichael tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. At the plate, Diehl got on base in three of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI, while Carmichael got on base in all five of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Diehl has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
In other batting news, Kaden Eskins was a standout: he scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in five of his six plate appearances. Tucker Devine was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in five of his six plate appearances.
The victory (which was Halstead's fourth in a row) raised their record to 4-6. As for Smoky Valley, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Halstead is on the road again on Friday to play Larned at 4:00 p.m. Halstead is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season. As for Smoky Valley, they will head out on the road to challenge Pratt on Friday. Pratt will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Smoky Valley surely won't give up without a fight.
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