Antelope extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to four on Monday, dropping them down to 0-3. They came up short against the Bagdad Sultans, falling 23-3. The Rams were not able to make up for their loss to the Sultans from their previous meeting back in May of 2025.
As for Bagdad, they pushed their record up to 3-2 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 16.0 runs this season.
For Bagdad's part, Rowdy Hooper and Joey Kirchoff did most of the damage at the plate: Hooper went 2-for-5 with six stolen bases, four runs, and four RBI, while Kirchoff got on base in four of his five plate appearances with five stolen bases, five runs, and one double. Those five stolen bases gave Kirchoff a new career-high. Kellan Murphy was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three runs, two RBI, and one double.
Looking ahead, Antelope will venture away from home to face off against Valley Lutheran at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Bagdad, they will challenge Kingman Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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