Ballard won against Bishop Blanchet last Friday with three runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Saturday. The Ballard Beavers came out on top in a nail-biter against the Auburn Trojans and snuck past 3-1. That's two games straight that Ballard has won by exactly two runs.
Ballard saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Chase Edwards, who went 2-for-2 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Even though they lost, Auburn hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Ballard struck out eight times.
Ballard has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 13-5 record this season. As for Auburn, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-12 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ballard will take on Franklin at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The last three games Ballard has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Auburn, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Kent-Meridian at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Kent-Meridian is coming into the game with four straight losses on the road, meaning Auburn will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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