Davis extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to seven on Tuesday, dropping them down to 0-6. They lost 11-1 to the Eastmont Wildcats. That's two games in a row now that the Pirates have lost by exactly ten runs.
As for Eastmont, their win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-1. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 9.0 runs this season.
For Eastmont's part, Bennett Hunter made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. What's more, Hunter posted four strikeouts, the most he's had since back in May of 2025. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one RBI.
In other batting news, Izik Ontiveros and Manny Barrios did most of the damage at the plate: Ontiveros went 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI, while Barrios went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Jaxon Eurton, who went 1-for-2 with three RBI and one run.
Looking ahead, Davis will challenge Highland at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Eastmont will be paying especially close attention to the Pirates' contest: after the Pirates face off against the Scots, they'll take on Eastmont again at 3:00 p.m. on Friday.
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