Derby scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 17-8 margin over the South Cougars. With that win, Derby brought their scoring average up to 7.1 runs per game.
Jace Hambleton made a splash no matter where he played. He tossed 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (he also only allowed one walk). Hambleton was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with an RBI.
In other batting news, Colton Ruedy was incredible, firing off four doubles, three runs, and a triple while going 6-for-6. Another player making a difference was Calvin Pryor, who scored a run while going 4-for-5.
On South's side, Kolton Herbel was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. Landon Putman was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Derby's victory bumped their record up to 7-3. As for South, their defeat was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 4-3.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Derby by a score of 5-3 later that day.
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