Raiders
| 04/24/25 @ Fairbanks | 13 |
| 04/09/25 vs North Union | 9 |
| 04/07/25 @ North Union | 9 |
| 04/02/25 @ Bellefontaine | 9 |
| 04/18/25 @ Marysville | 8 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Benjamin Logan). They were the clear victors by a 13-5 margin over the Fairbanks Panthers on Thursday. The Raiders not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since April 7th (when they won 9-0).
Soli Hughes was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Benjamin Logan let Oliver Morse and Cayden Brown run wild. Morse got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs, while Brown went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those three runs gave Morse a new career-high. Carter Lyden was another key player, going 2-for-5 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Benjamin Logan was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .389. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Benjamin Logan now has a winning record of 8-7. As for Fairbanks, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Benjamin Logan will take on Tecumseh at 5:15 p.m. on Friday. The Raiders are facing the Arrows at the right time seeing as the Arrows are stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Fairbanks, they will square off against Madison Plains at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Golden Eagles have averaged an impressive 9.3 runs per game this season.
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