Derby won the last time they faced Eisenhower, and things went their way in Friday's second game too. The Derby Panthers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 win over the Eisenhower Tigers. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Derby.
Hudson Halstead was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Halstead was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Halstead wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Rowan Foster, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Foster is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
Derby's victory bumped their record up to 9-6. As for Eisenhower, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Derby will stay at home for another game and welcome Haysville Campus at 4:00 p.m. in Tuesday's first game. Derby is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season. As for Eisenhower, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Arkansas City at 4:00 p.m. in Tuesday's first game. Arkansas City hasn't scored more than one runs for four games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse.
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