Chesapeake was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 10-4 to the Fairland Dragons. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Chesapeake of the 12-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Wednesday.
For Fairland's part, Ethan Wall made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up four earned runs off five hits. Wall was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Blaze Perry was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Brycen Hunt, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3.
Chesapeake's defeat dropped their record down to 5-15-1. As for Fairland, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a massive bump to their 10-11 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Chesapeake will take on Tolsia at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Tolsia is coming into the contest with 15 straight losses on the road, meaning Chesapeake will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Fairland, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Ironton at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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