Porter typically has all the answers at home, but on Tuesday Hulbert proved too difficult a challenge. They never let the Pirates get on the board and left with a 5-0 victory. The win was nothing new for the Riders as they're now sitting on four straight.
Ethan Thompson
| 04/08/25 @ Porter | 15 |
| 04/01/25 vs Haskell | 10 |
| 03/27/25 @ Mounds | 6 |
| 03/17/25 @ Webbers Falls | 5 |
| 03/13/25 @ Copan | 10 |
| + 4 more games |
Ethan Thompson made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out 15 over seven innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April of 2024. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last six games he's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Dusty Tedder, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI and one double. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high.
Hulbert's victory bumped their record up to 12-3. As for Porter, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 13-12.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hulbert will face off against Wilson-Henryetta at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Riders are facing the Tigers at the right time seeing as the Tigers are stuck on a nine-game losing streak. As for Porter, they will take on Crowder at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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