Ironwood Ridge fell victim to Sabino and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Sabercats. The Nighthawks were not able to make up for their loss to the Sabercats from their previous meeting back in February of 2022.
Hayden Bores spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up 16 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Ironwood Ridge saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hailei Barney, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases.
Ironwood Ridge has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-9 record this season. As for Sabino, they now have a winning record of 11-10.
Ironwood Ridge didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 7-1 victory against Pueblo on the 14th. As for Sabino, they have also already played their next contest, a 6-1 defeat against Mica Mountain on the 14th.
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