Calhoun took a ten-run loss the last time they faced off against Ritchie County, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Red Devils narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Rebels 9-8. For the Red Devils, this counts as revenge for the 16-6 victory the Rebels walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2024.

Reese Schoolcraft
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Reese Schoolcraft made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Chase Schoolcraft was incredible, going 1-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last nine games he's played.
Calhoun is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 7-9 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.7 runs over those games. As for Ritchie County, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-12-1 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Ritchie County beat Calhoun by a score of 8-2 later that day.
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