Aquilla was the 5-4 winner over Oglesby when they last played one another back in March, but their luck changed this time around. The Aquilla Cougars fell just short of the Oglesby Tigers by a score of 5-3 on Friday. That's two games in a row now that Aquilla has lost by exactly two runs.
Austin Hines and Zane Booth did some serious damage despite the final result: Hines scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-3, while Booth went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and an RBI.
On Oglesby's side, Tucker Melton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 11 Ks. Melton has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Dylan Hooker was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Jaxon Markum, who scored a run.
Aquilla are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-5. As for Oglesby, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 7-8 record this season.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Gholson the next time they take the field. Oglesby will head out to face Gholson at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, while Aquilla will head out to face them at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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