On Tuesday, the Jr. Aces defeated Albion Grade School 9-6.
Jr. Aces got on the board in the first inning after Landon Zuber singled, scoring two runs.
Ridge Keepes flew out, which helped Jr. Aces tie the game at four in the top of the second.
Jr. Aces captured the lead, 9-6, in the top of the fourth after Ridge Keepes walked, Tucker Buss singled up the middle, Landon Zuber doubled to left field, Wade Duckworth walked, and Quinton Potts singled down the right field line, each scoring one run.
Landon Zuber led things off on the bump for Jr. Aces. The righty surrendered zero hits and five runs (two earned) over one and two-thirds innings, striking out three and walking six. Job Keepes threw one and two-thirds innings of zero-run ball for Jr. Aces in relief. The reliever surrendered zero hits, striking out four and walking none.
Landon Zuber provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Jr. Aces with two runs batted in. The number three hitter went 2-for-3 on the day. Ridge Keepes and Landon Zuber each collected two hits for Jr. Aces. Jr. Aces had patience at the plate, tallying seven walks for the game. Jase Alka and Wade Duckworth led the team with two walks each. Eston Meeks, Tucker Buss, Ridge Keepes, and Wade Duckworth each stole multiple bases for Jr. Aces. Jr. Aces ran wild on the base paths, tallying 13 stolen bases for the game.
Next up the Jr. Aces will play at Olney, Thursday @ 4:30 p.m.