Joaquin won the last time they faced Timpson and things went their way on Friday too. The Rams blew past the Bears 12-4. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Rams.
Hunter Kay and Lane Webb were major factors no matter where they played. On the mound, Kay pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Webb tossed 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Kay has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits in seven consecutive appearances. At the plate, Kay got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs, one double, and one RBI, while Webb went 2-for-5 with three stolen bases and one run. Kay is becoming a predictor of Joaquin's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 2-1 (and 4-12 when he doesn't).
Trenton Runnels
| 04/10/26 @ Timpson | 3 |
| 02/28/26 vs Grapeland | 2 |
| 04/07/26 @ Gary | 1 |
| 03/20/26 vs San Augustine | 1 |
| 03/13/26 vs Gary | 1 |
In other batting news, Trenton Runnels was incredible, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Kason Stanaland, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
Joaquin's win bumped their record up to 6-13. As for Timpson, they are on a ten-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-8.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Joaquin will take on rival San Augustine at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Timpson is set to challenge their familiar foe Shelbyville at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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