Maxwell came into Friday's matchup having lost seven straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They skirted past the Sedgwick County Cougars 7-6. The victory was just what Maxwell needed coming off of a 16-3 defeat in their prior game.
Isaac Irish was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Max Robinson, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
On Sedgwick County's side, Tate Renquist and Josh Kler did some serious damage despite the final result: Renquist scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances, while Kler went 1-for-2 with two RBI and a double. Renquist has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times he's played.
Maxwell made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-5. As for Sedgwick County, their loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 4-6.
Maxwell will head out on the road to face off against Adams Central at 4:00 p.m. in Thursday's first game. As for Sedgwick County, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Haxtun at 3:00 p.m. in Monday's first game. Sedgwick County is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season.
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