Churubusco was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost 12-4 to the Eastside Blazers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Blazers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 4-2 two weeks ago.
Drake Richards was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-low in earned runs (zero). He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run. That home run was his first of the season.
In other batting news, Dawson Gump made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Brady Knott, who went 2-for-4 with one run and one double.
Churubusco's defeat dropped their record down to 5-16. As for Eastside, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Churubusco will face off against Angola at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Eastside, they will take on Heritage at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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