Kickapoo came into Monday's match having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against the North Crawford Trojans by a score of 9-5 on Monday. Kickapoo's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Ben Culver and Ryther Gehrke made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Culver pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Gehrke struck out eight batters over 4.1 innings while giving up three earned runs off only two hits. At the plate, Culver scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Gehrke scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Jace Nagel was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Kickapoo's victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-5. As for North Crawford, they dropped their record down to 0-5 with that loss, which was their third straight at home.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Kickapoo will face off against De Soto at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. De Soto will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Kickapoo surely won't give up without a fight. As for North Crawford, they will head out on the road to take on Wauzeka-Steuben at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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