SLATER, IA -- In a nail-biting contest at Nite Hawk Field, the Bombers delivered a stellar performance to edge past the #2 ranked North Polk Comets, securing a 3-2 victory. The Bombers' record now stands at 8-6 overall and 5-3 in the Raccoon River Conference.
Junior pitcher Jacob Luster was instrumental in the Bombers' success, starting on the mound and delivering a remarkable performance. Luster pitched 6 innings, allowing just 1 earned run while striking out 5 batters, showcasing his dominance and resilience under pressure.
Pitching Summary:
Jacob Luster, JR: 6.0 IP, 9 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 SO
Eli Rouse, SR: 1.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 1 SO
Offensively, center fielder Eli Rouse set the tone early, scoring the first run for Ballard. Junior Nicolas Schonhorst was a standout at the plate, going 2-for-3, and driving in a crucial run. Luster also contributed with two RBIs, proving his value both on the mound and at the plate.
Key Performances:
Eli Rouse, SR (CF): 1-for-3, 1 run
Nicolas Schonhorst, JR (2B): 2-for-3, 1 run
Jacob Luster, JR (P): 1-for-3, 2 RBIs
Jaxon Hermann, SR (1B): 1-for-1
Jake Oldenkamp, SR (C): 1-for-2
The Bombers will look to carry this momentum into their next game on Wednesday, June 12, as they host Bondurant-Farrar. The junior varsity game starts at 5:30 PM, followed by the varsity game.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | F | |
| #2 North Polk (12-3, 8-1) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Ballard (8-6, 5-3) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | X | 3 |
Photo Credit: Nirmalendu Majumdar, Ames Tribune