After a string of six wins, Fowler's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They took a 7-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Peyton Panthers. Fowler has not had much luck with Peyton recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
Joe Salvo was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he pitched 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Salvo has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Salvo was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Salvo wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Gage Gottbehuet, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Like Fowler, Peyton also got a great game from a two-way player: Bryce Love. He struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). Love was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and a stolen base.
Fowler's defeat dropped their record down to 14-6. As for Peyton, they pushed their record up to 13-5 with that win, which was their third straight at home.
Fowler will take on Swink at 10:00 a.m. on Friday. Fowler's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Swink's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Peyton, they will head out on the road to square off against Calhan at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Peyton is facing Calhan at the right time seeing as Calhan is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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