If Roland was feeling good off their 6-0 takedown of Heavener last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Roland Rangers took a 5-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Hulbert Riders on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Roland of the 6-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Thursday.
For Hulbert's part, Ethan Thompson was a major factor no matter where he played. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 17 over seven innings pitched. Thompson was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a double.
Thompson wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ethan Ellis, who scored a run while going 1-for-3. Ty Wynn was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Roland has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-10 record this season. As for Hulbert, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-11.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Roland will square off against Westville at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Hulbert, they will head out on the road to take on Foyil at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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