East Ridge's game on Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They came out on top against the Jenkins Cavaliers by a score of 8-4. That's more bragging rights for East Ridge, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
For Jenkins' part, Caleb Morgan put in work no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out 12 batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and five unearned) runs off only one hit. Morgan was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
Morgan wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Roger Niles, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI. Another player making a difference was Dakota Johnson, who scored two runs and stole three bases.
East Ridge's win bumped their record up to 11-21. As for Jenkins, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-10.
East Ridge will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Grundy at 6:00 p.m. Grundy will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something East Ridge surely won't give up without a fight. As for Jenkins, they will head out on the road to take on Buckhorn at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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