Pepin/Alma hit Augusta with a seven-run sixth inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Beavers fell just short of the Eagles by a score of 12-11. The Beavers just can't catch a break and have now endured three losses in a row.
Bryce Buttke and Owen Lee did some serious damage despite the final result: Buttke went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI, while Lee went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one double. That RBI was Buttke's first of the season.
Augusta's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Pepin/Alma, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Augusta will take on Stanley-Boyd at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Orioles have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 13.33 runs per game on average), something the Beavers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Pepin/Alma, they will face off against Osseo-Fairchild at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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