Pendleton County extended their losing streak to four on Monday, dropping their season record down to 11-14-1 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 12-11 heartbreaker at the hands of the Heritage Academy Eagles. That's two games in a row now that the Wildcats have lost by just one run.
Cole Harlow was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with three runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. Those doubles marked the first that he has hit this season. Another player making a difference was Brayden Marquadt, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, two doubles, and one run.
As for Heritage Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 12-7-1. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for they, who until this match were averaging 3.75 runs allowed.
On Heritage Academy's side, Benjamin Brown was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over four innings pitched. Brown has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with four RBI.
In other batting news, Austin McGlynn and Hunter Boswell did most of the damage at the plate: McGlynn went 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI, while Boswell went 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those three runs gave Boswell a new career-high. Trent Stone was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Coming up, Pendleton County will be playing in front of their home fans against Bellevue at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Heritage Academy, they will challenge Ludlow at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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