Irving extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping them down to 2-14-1. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 10-0 to the Richardson Eagles, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Eagles this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-0 on Tuesday.
As for Richardson, the victory was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record up to 12-4-2. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.1 runs on average over those games.
For Richardson's part, Cal Attel was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Attel has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one hit in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in February.
In other pitching news, Sullivan Riley looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he posted two strikeouts, the most he's had since back in February.
Back at the plate, Marcus Bond was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. That's the most runs he has posted over his last seven contests. Another player making a difference was Michael Thrailkill, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Irving is set to take on their familiar foe Pearce at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Richardson will challenge rival Nimitz at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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