Simon Kenton dropped their record down to 9-5-3 on Saturday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins at home. They fell just short of the Beechwood Tigers by a score of 12-11. If the Pioneers were looking for revenge after losing 11-2 to the Tigers when the teams met back in May of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Tyler Ruete stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: he went 4-for-5 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Brett Bockmon also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
As for Beechwood, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 14-5. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for they, who until this matchup were averaging 3.47 runs allowed.
On Beechwood's side, Kegan Hutton and Sawyer Carlisle did most of the damage at the plate: Hutton went 2-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one double, while Carlisle went 3-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Another player making a difference was Chase Flaherty, who went 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Coming up, Simon Kenton will take on Ryle at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Raiders will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something the Pioneers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Beechwood, they will square off against St. Henry at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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