ThunderRidge had to endure a nine-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They had just enough and edged the Chaparral Wolverines out 8-6. For ThunderRidge, this counts as revenge for the 5-2 defeat Chaparral walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2023.
Hudson Fagerholt made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Fagerholt has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Fagerholt was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with a double and an RBI.
In other pitching news, Trevor Beutner looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Brody Dinges, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Ty Beutner, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
On Chaparral's side, Cole Jenkins made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
ThunderRidge's victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-11. As for Chaparral, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 11-5.
ThunderRidge will head out on the road to challenge Douglas County at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Chaparral, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Regis Jesuit at 4:15 p.m.
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