Baseball Recap: Esko Comes Up Short

Esko blew Mora out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Thursday Mora got their revenge. The Eskomos fell just short of the Mustangs by a score of 7-5. The Eskomos' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it five in a row.

Esko got a good showing from Aiden True, who pitched four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. True has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Phil Fircht was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double. Another player making a difference was Tucker Selin, who went 1-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.

Esko's record now sits at 6-9. As for Mora, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-7.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Esko will face off against Ely at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Eskomos will need to watch out since the Timberwolves have now posted at least ten runs in their last three games. As for Mora, they will challenge Rush City at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.