Challis came tearing into Saturday's contest with seven straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.3 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with a 9-6 win over the Firth Cougars. That's two games straight that Challis has won by exactly three runs.
Jacen Farr made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over 5.1 innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Farr has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Farr was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Garrison Applegate was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. Kole Hansen was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Challis pushed their record up to 18-2-1 with that victory, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Firth, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 14-11 record this season.
As of now, neither Challis nor Firth have any future games scheduled.
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