Ballard typically has all the answers at home, but on Friday University proved too difficult a challenge. They had just enough and edged the Ballard Bruins out 6-5. That result was just more of the same for these two, as University also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2021.
Zane Kampmeier and Caleb Stocker dominated on the mound. Kampmeier pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk), while Stocker struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up five earned runs off seven hits.
On the hitting side, Cooper Burnett was incredible, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Les Carroll, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
The win got University back to even at 1-1. As for Ballard, their loss ended a nine-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 12-2.
University will take on Greenon at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Ballard, they will square off against Boyd-Buchanan at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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