Ballard won against South Hamilton on Thursday with ten runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Friday. The Bombers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 10-9 win over the Sioux City East Black Raiders. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Bombers have posted since June 3, 2024.
The win made it two in a row for Ballard and bumps their season record up to 5-9. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games. As for Sioux City East, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-3 record this season.
Ballard didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 13-1 defeat against Wahlert on the 13th. As for Sioux City East, they have also already played their next contest, a 6-4 loss against Valley on the 14th.
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