New Richmond dropped their record down to 5-7 on Saturday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They fell just short of the Summit Country Day Silver Knights by a score of 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Lions have suffered against the Silver Knights since May 1, 2021.
New Richmond saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hunter Ashley, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one run.
As for Summit Country Day, their victory bumped their record up to 7-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted against New Richmond since May 1, 2021.
On Summit Country Day's side, Lucas Reder made a big impact no matter where he played. He pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Reder has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
In other pitching news, Corbin Nuss looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Jack Phillabaum and Grayson Houchin did most of the damage at the plate: Phillabaum got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run, while Houchin went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. That's the most hits Houchin has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Alex Johnson, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one RBI.
Looking ahead, New Richmond will head out on the road to take on Clark Montessori at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Lions' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Cougars have averaged an impressive 8.9 runs per game this season. As for Summit Country Day, they will be playing at home against Cincinnati Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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