Fulton proved they can win big on Thursday (they won by six) and on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-8 win over the New Lothrop Hornets. The victory was familiar territory for the Pirates, who have now won three matches in a row.
Jared Akin spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four earned (and four unearned) runs on eight hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Carson Litwiller was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Robert Kral, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs and one stolen base.
Pirates
| 05/27/25 vs New Lothrop | 9-8 |
| 05/17/25 vs Peck | 18-6 |
| 05/12/25 vs Montabella | 16-6 |
| 05/10/25 vs Perry | 18-7 |
| 05/10/25 vs Michigan Lutheran Seminary | 14-4 |
| + 12 more games |
Fulton's win was their 17th straight at home, which pushed their record up to 29-6. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.5 runs over those games. As for New Lothrop, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 14-15.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Fulton beat the Hornets by a score of 10-8 later that day.
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