Emmett can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-5 win over the Ridgevue Warhawks. This was payback for Emmett, who suffered a 12-2 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Logan Curtis spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Bryson Kellam was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Jackson Simonsen, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles.
On Ridgevue's side, Chance Schreiber was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
Even though they lost, Ridgevue hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That's the fewest strikeouts they've managed all season.
Emmett's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-11. As for Ridgevue, their loss dropped their record down to 6-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Emmett will take on Bishop Kelly at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Bishop Kelly is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season. As for Ridgevue, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Caldwell at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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