Kenton Ridge proved they can win big last Thursday (they won by ten) and on Saturday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Northmont Thunderbolts, sneaking past 4-3. For the Cougars, this counts as revenge for the 6-5 win the Thunderbolts walked away with the last time they faced one another back in March of 2021.
Ethan Clos looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
Nic Stumpf
| 04/10/25 vs Urbana | 3 |
| 04/12/25 vs Northmont | 2 |
| 04/07/25 @ Urbana | 2 |
| 03/25/25 vs Roosevelt | 2 |
| 03/19/25 @ Beavercreek | 2 |
| + 3 more games |
On the hitting side, Nic Stumpf was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. He is becoming a predictor of Kenton Ridge's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 1-3 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Jake Beard, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Kenton Ridge's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-3. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Northmont, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-3-1 record this season.
Kenton Ridge will challenge Bellefontaine at 5:15 p.m. on Monday. The game will give the Cougars their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Northmont, they will square off against Beavercreek at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Beavers will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something the Thunderbolts surely won't give up without a fight.
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