There's no place like home for Cochranton, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Wednesday. They skirted past the Iroquois Braves 5-4. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Cochranton also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.
Brayden Burnette made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Burnette has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Burnette was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Burnette wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Trent Hoban, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI. Hoban is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
Cochranton's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-3. As for Iroquois, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-7.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Youngsville the next time they take the field. Iroquois will head out to face Youngsville at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, while Cochranton will host them at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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