Redford Union extended their losing streak to 30 on Monday, dropping their season record down to 0-30 in the process. They fell 10-6 to the Thurston Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Panthers of the 15-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
As for Thurston, they moved to 6-10 with that victory, which also ended their five-game losing streak. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for their hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
For Thurston's part, Denell Brown was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Brown was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in both of his plate appearances with three stolen bases and one run. Thurston is 2-1 when Brown posts two or more stolen bases, but 4-9 otherwise.
In other batting news, Thurston let Kosta Haack and Desmond Ferguson run wild. Haack got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs, while Ferguson went a perfect 1-for-1 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double. Haack is becoming a predictor of Thurston's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is 4-1 (and 2-9 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Cortez Crumble, who got on base in both of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Redford Union will head out to face off against Gabriel Richard at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Thurston, they will take on Ypsilanti at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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