Letchworth extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 1-4 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 9-8 heartbreaker at the hands of the Keshequa Indians. The Legends were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Indians apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Letchworth saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brody Whalen, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
As for Keshequa, the win keeps they at an undefeated 4-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 9.8 runs this season.
On Keshequa's side, Ryan Fox made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just two earned runs but no hits. Fox was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three runs. Those three runs gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Brady Wood was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Aiden Howe was another key player, going 2-for-5 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Looking ahead, Letchworth will square off against Avon at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Braves have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.67 runs per game on average), something the Legends will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Keshequa, they are taking a road trip to challenge Warsaw at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Tigers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed seven runs per game on average), something the Indians will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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