Kimberly won the last time they faced Gooding, and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Kimberly Bulldogs walked away with a 4-1 victory over the Gooding Senators.
Garrett Nelson was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over seven innings pitched. Nelson was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hudson Flameling, who went 2-for-2 with a triple. Another player making a difference was River Chadwick, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
On Gooding's side, Chase Patterson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits. Patterson has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Kimberly pushed their record up to 13-4 with that win, which was their third straight on the road. As for Gooding, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-8 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Kimberly beat Gooding by a score of 8-3 later that day.
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