Sandpoint and Moscow squared off in some playoff action on Wednesday, but Sandpoint had to settle for second. They lost 10-2 to the Moscow Bears. The defeat continues a trend for Sandpoint in their matchups with Moscow: they've now lost eight in a row.
Sandpoint saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Drew Lehman, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Even though they lost, Sandpoint was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
On Moscow's side, Butch Kiblen spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up six Ks. Kiblen has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Moscow let JP Breese and Jamison Green loose on the outfield. Breese scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4, while Green scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Jack Driskill, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Sandpoint's loss dropped their record down to 7-17. As for Moscow, the victory was the tenth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 17-7.
As of now, neither Sandpoint nor Moscow have any future games scheduled.
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