After having lost a blowout in their previous game, Ottawa was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 11-10 win over the Louisburg Wildcats. The high-scoring effort was just what Ottawa needed considering they were shutout in their previous game.
The team relied heavily on Foster Nichols, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, a stolen base, and a run. Chevy Seaton was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Ottawa's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Louisburg, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ottawa will stay at home for another game and welcome Bonner Springs at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Ottawa is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.8 runs per game this season. As for Louisburg, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Spring Hill at 4:30 p.m. Louisburg knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past three matches -- so hopefully Spring Hill likes a good challenge.
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