It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Princeton ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Gibson Southern Titans and snuck past 8-6. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Princeton also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
Jarrett Kinder and Ryne Wilhite made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Kinder tossed 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits. Meanwhile, Wilhite tossed 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. At the plate, Kinder scored a run while going 3-for-5, while Wilhite scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Eli Kruse, who scored a run while going 3-for-4. Taylor Turpin was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
On Gibson Southern's side, they got a good showing from Kolton Schmitt, who pitched four innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Schmitt has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks every time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Spencer Staggs made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
The win made it two in a row for Princeton and bumps their season record up to 11-1. As for Gibson Southern, their defeat was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 5-7.
Princeton will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Evansville Central at 5:30 p.m. Princeton is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.6 runs per game this season. As for Gibson Southern, they will be playing at home against Henderson County at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Gibson Southern is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
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