Ironwood was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They fell just short of the Kellis Cougars by a score of 7-6. Ironwood was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Kellis apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Angel Holguin made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Drake Stilwell, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.
Even though they lost, Ironwood was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
On Kellis' side, Dylan Giddens was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Jose Ortiz Felix, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Ironwood's loss dropped their record down to 5-9. As for Kellis, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-13.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ironwood will take on Apollo at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Kellis, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Paradise Valley at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
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