Reardan was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the Asotin Panthers by a score of 4-3. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Reardan of the 5-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Reardan saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Tate Nelson, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI.
On Asotin's side, CODY ELLS was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (and not a single walk). ELLS has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. ELLS was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other pitching news, AJ OLERICH looked comfortable as he pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on GAVIN ELLS, who went 2-for-4 with a triple and a double. CHASE ENGLE was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
Reardan's defeat dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Asotin, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 7-4 record this season.
While Reardan had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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