The Simpson Red Hawks achieved a thrilling comeback to win the first game 12-11 but lost the second game 9-5 against Westcliff, resulting in a series loss. In game one, Simpson initially led 5-1 before Westcliff surged to an 11-5 lead. However, the Red Hawks rallied with seven runs in the ninth inning, thanks to timely hits, notably a three-run homer from Cayden Lee. In game two, despite Lee's strong performance, a nine-run fourth inning from the Warriors secured their victory.

By the Numbers
  • Simpson scored seven runs in the ninth inning of game one on eight hits.
  • Lee and Aloy each had three hits and combined for eight RBIs in game one.
State of Play
  • Simpson's pitching in game two faltered, allowing nine runs in one inning.
  • Brady Glenn secured the win for game one with 2.0 scoreless innings in relief.
What's Next

The Red Hawks will look to rebound as they face the University of Nevada, Reno on Thursday at 3:05 PM.

Bottom Line

Simpson's resilience was highlighted in their game one comeback, yet inconsistency on the mound in game two underscored the need for improvements as they head into their next match.