Greenon extended their losing streak to ten on Friday, dropping their season record down to 4-21 in the process. They fell 10-5 to the Fairbanks Panthers. The Knights were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Greenon saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Thomas Bendall, who went 1-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Another was Colten Houseman, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.
As for Fairbanks, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-13. Their offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last four games.
On Fairbanks' side, Carson Reames was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out eight over six innings pitched. Reames has become a key player for Fairbanks: the team is undefeated when he posts at least eight strikeouts, but 5-13 otherwise. Reames was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
In other batting news, Liam Rhea was incredible, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with four runs and two stolen bases. Those four runs gave him a new career-high. Dayne Madison was another key player, going 3-for-5 with two runs and two RBI.
Coming up, Greenon will be taking part in a tournament against Graham Local at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Fairbanks, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Catholic Central at 5:00 p.m.
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