Ector was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They fell 7-2 to the Tioga Bulldogs. Ector was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Tioga apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
For Tioga's part, Hayden Hillard was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). Hillard has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Hillard was also big at the plate, going 2-for-2 with two stolen bases and two RBI.
In other batting news, Gage Anderson was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3.
Ector's loss dropped their record down to 8-10. As for Tioga, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 11-8.
While Ector had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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