Shawnee hasn't had much luck against Jonathan Alder recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Braves will head out to take on the Pioneers at 5:15 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Shawnee took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Wednesday. They were the clear victors by an 11-1 margin over Triad. The Braves not only won on Wednesday, but they posted their biggest win since March 25, 2024.
Joey Ross made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out 15 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Ross was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Christian Cooper, who scored two runs and stole two bases. Another player making a difference was Noah Belcher, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Jonathan Alder never let their opponents score on Wednesday. They blew past Bishop Ready 18-0.
Shawnee couldn't quite get it done against Jonathan Alder in their previous matchup back in May of 2024 as they fell 4-0. Can the Braves avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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