After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Bishop Brossart, Augusta was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Pendleton County Wildcats 5-3. While the Panthers didn't have the best season last year (they finished 9-14), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Maddox Hesler made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out six batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits. Those six strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one run. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last six games he's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Austin Kiskaden, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one run. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high.
| 04/17/25 vs Pendleton County | 5-3 |
| 04/11/25 vs Ludlow | 6-5 |
| 04/10/25 vs Robertson County | 15-0 |
| 04/10/25 vs Robertson County | 17-0 |
| 04/08/25 vs Robertson County | 17-0 |
| + 3 more games |
Augusta's victory was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-4. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.5 runs on average over those games. As for Pendleton County, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-7-1 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Augusta will take on Owen County at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Pendleton County, they will face off against Paris at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Greyhounds will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Wildcats surely won't give up without a fight.
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