Ore City extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 3-4. They came up short against the Elysian Fields Yellowjackets, falling 11-0. The matchup marked the first time this season in which the Rebels were not able to get on the board.
As for Elysian Fields, their record is now 6-3. That 11-run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
For Elysian Fields' part, John Beavers made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Beavers also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Elysian Fields is undefeated when he allows at most two earned runs, but 2-3 otherwise. Beavers was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two triples, three RBI, and one run. Those two triples gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Elysian Fields let Zane Childs and Brandon Kennedy run wild. Childs got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI, while Kennedy got on base in all three of his plate appearances with three stolen bases and one run. Another player making a difference was Tanner Starr, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one double.
While Ore City had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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