Chiefland and Trenton squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Chiefland had to settle for second. They lost 8-0 to the Trenton Tigers. The game marked the first time this year in which Chiefland was not able to get on the board.
Chiefland saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Luke Watkins, who went 2-for-3 with a triple and a double.
On Trenton's side, Brant Bivens was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. Bivens has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive pitching appearances. Bivens was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jordan Marlo, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI and a double. Another player making a difference was Dax Becker, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
This is the second loss in a row for Chiefland and nudges their season record down to 12-10. As for Trenton, they pushed their record up to 12-11 with that win, which was their third straight on the road.
Chiefland does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Trenton, they will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against Newberry. Newberry will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Trenton surely won't give up without a fight.
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