After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Byers, Briggsdale was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged the Front Range Baptist Falcons out 12-11. Both teams can probably skip cardio this week after making that many trips around the bases.
Tanner Fiscus made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out 12 batters over 5.1 innings while giving up five earned (and four unearned) runs off nine hits. Fiscus has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time he's pitched this season. Fiscus was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Briggsdale let Cash Haun and Taryan Radke loose on the outfield. Haun went 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and a run, while Radke scored four runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Gentry Johnson, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Briggsdale made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-2.
Briggsdale will head out on the road to face off against Otis at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Front Range Baptist, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Rocky Mountain Lutheran at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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