Jake Skaggs collected four hits, but Fort Scott fell to Colby CC 12-9 on Saturday. Skaggs singled in the first, homered in the second, doubled in the fourth, and singled in the seventh.
Despite the loss, Fort Scott did collect 12 hits in the high-scoring affair. Unfortunately, Colby CC had ten hits on the way to victory.
Fort Scott opened up scoring in the second inning when Skaggs hit a solo homer.
Colby CC took the lead for good with five runs in the fourth inning. In the fourth #21 drew a walk, scoring one run, an error scored two runs for Colby CC, #14 singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run, and #5's sac fly scored one run for Colby CC.
#54 got the win for Colby CC. The pitcher allowed six hits and four runs over three innings, striking out five. #27, #20, and #10 all put in work in relief out of the bullpen, steering their team towards the victory. #10 recorded the last three outs to earn the save for Colby CC.
Jessie Moreno took the loss for Fort Scott. Moreno lasted three and a third innings, allowing five hits and eight runs while striking out three.
Fort Scott launched one home run on the day. Skaggs went for the long ball in the second inning.
Fort Scott tallied 12 hits in the game. Skaggs, Louis Holt, and Brody Szako each managed multiple hits for Fort Scott. Skaggs went 4-for-4 at the plate to lead Fort Scott in hits.
Colby CC collected ten hits. #16, #19, and #26 all managed multiple hits for Colby CC. #16 led Colby CC with three hits in five at bats.