Chaparral fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against ThunderRidge on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the ThunderRidge Grizzlies by a score of 8-6. It was the first time this season that Chaparral let down their fans at home.
Cole Jenkins was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
On ThunderRidge's side, Hudson Fagerholt was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Fagerholt has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Fagerholt was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with a double and an RBI.
In other pitching news, Trevor Beutner looked comfortable as he pitched four innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits.
Back at the plate, Brody Dinges was incredible, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Ty Beutner, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Chaparral's loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 11-5. As for ThunderRidge, their win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-11.
Chaparral will be playing in front of their home fans against Regis Jesuit at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. As for ThunderRidge, they will head out on the road to take on Douglas County at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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