Bruce extended their losing streak to ten on Saturday, dropping them down to 2-13. They lost 18-9 to the Falkner Eagles. The Trojans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2021.
As for Falkner, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 11-7. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight contests by seven runs or more this season.
For Falkner's part, Asa Childs made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over 4.2 innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off only two hits. Childs has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two hits in ten consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three RBI and two runs.
In other batting news, Nolan Ashley was incredible, going 2-for-4 with five RBI, three runs, and one stolen base. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last seven games he's played. Colee Stroupe was another key player, going 2-for-4 with four RBI, one run, and one double.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bruce will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on East Union at 7:00 p.m. on April 7. As for Falkner, they will take on Wheeler at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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