Jefferson extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 12 on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 0-11 in the process. They fell 6-2 to the Bluffton Pirates. The Wildcats were not able to make up for their loss to the Pirates from their previous meeting back in April of 2023.
Isaac Rostorfer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, Jefferson saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jaxon Rahrig, who went 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
As for Bluffton, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 6-4. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.8 runs over those games.
On Bluffton's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and he was also dialed-in: Quinn Eachus gave up just two earned runs on six hits and racked up six Ks. Eachus also tossed a walk, which is notable because the Pirates are undefeated when he allows at most two walks, but 3-4 otherwise.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Blayne Hill, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double. Another player making a difference was Luke Jebsen, who went 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Jefferson will venture away from home to face off against Allen East at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Bluffton, they will square off against Miller City at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Wildcats' pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so the Pirates' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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