Baker County's game last Monday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Ridgeview Panthers by a score of 9-5. That's more bragging rights for Baker County, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Baker County got a great performance from Colson Altman as he struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Altman has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts every time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Tucker Kennedy was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run and five RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Daylon Adams, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3.
On Ridgeview's side, Jose Morales was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Baker County has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 13-9 record this season. As for Ridgeview, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 9-11-1.
Baker County didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 4-3 loss vs. University Christian on the 18th. Ridgeview has also already played their next matchup, a 5-0 win against Christ's Church Academy on the 19th.
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