Calhan was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-5 heartbreaker at the hands of Elbert. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Calhan of the 10-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Brock Burnside put in work no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. That home run marked the first that he launched this season.
In other batting news, Liam Metzger made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with one home run. Those hits were his first of the season. Joseph Brecko was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Calhan's record is now 1-8-2. As for Elbert, their record now sits at 2-4.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Calhan beat Elbert by a score of 9-4 later that day.
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