Trimble was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 7-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Eastern Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Trimble of the 5-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Eastern's part, Ethan Edwards spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on four hits and racked up six Ks. Edwards has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Hunter Needs was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4. Peyton Buckley was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Trimble's loss dropped their record down to 6-4. As for Eastern, they pushed their record up to 7-3 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Trimble will challenge Alexander at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Trimble's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Alexander's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Eastern, they will head out on the road to face off against St. Joseph Central at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. St. Joseph Central will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Eastern surely won't give up without a fight.
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