Pond Creek-Hunter was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell just short of the Cherokee Chiefs by a score of 14-13. Both teams can probably skip cardio this week after making that many trips around the bases.
For Cherokee's part, they let Alec Tidwell and Masen Ryel loose on the outfield. Tidwell got on base in all five of his plate appearances with four RBI, a stolen base, and a run, while Ryel scored a run and stole two bases while going 5-for-6. Another player making a difference was Zack Hellar, who scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Pond Creek-Hunter's defeat dropped their record down to 2-15. As for Cherokee, their win bumped their record up to 6-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pond Creek-Hunter will take on Pioneer-Pleasant Vale at 10:00 a.m. on Friday. Pioneer-Pleasant Vale is coming into the contest with nine straight victories on the road, so Pond Creek-Hunter will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Cherokee, they will be playing at home against Waynoka at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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