The Pocahontas County Warriors will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against the Highland Rams at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Pocahontas County comes in still looking for their first win of the season.
The home team had won the previous four meetings between Pocahontas County and Richwood, and Richwood kept the tradition alive. Pocahontas County fell just short of Richwood by a score of 14-13 on Monday. One positive for the Warriors, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Logan Keatley was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Those stolen bases were his first of the season. Another player making a difference was RT Hill, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Pocahontas County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .622. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Highland, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 17-4 margin over Pocahontas County on Thursday. The Rams not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since April 24, 2024.
Highland let Patton Hull and John Wagner run wild. Hull scored three runs while going 3-for-5, while Wagner scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Those three runs gave Hull a new career-high. Tristan Carpenter was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Pocahontas County's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Highland, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
Pocahontas County suffered a grim 17-4 defeat to Highland in their previous matchup on Thursday. Will Pocahontas County have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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