There's no place like home for Booker, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Monday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Highland Park Hornets 13-12. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Kiowas have posted since April 9, 2024.
Marco Flores and Chase Nelson were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Flores tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Nelson struck out seven batters over 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Flores has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than one earned run any time he's pitched this season. At bat, Flores scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-4, while Nelson scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Booker let Benjamin Born and Brayland Gonzales run wild. Born scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4, while Gonzales scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Aaron Rosales, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one RBI.
Kiowas
| 03/21/25 vs Highland Park | 55.8% |
| 03/07/25 vs Non Varsity Opponent | 54.1% |
| 03/17/25 @ Gruver | 43.5% |
| 03/11/25 @ Sunray | 35.1% |
| 03/06/25 @ Sanford-Fritch | 31% |
Booker always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .558. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Booker now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Highland Park, their loss dropped their record down to 5-7.
Looking ahead, Booker will face off against Follett at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Highland Park, they will take on Gruver at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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