Stratton came tearing into Thursday's matchup with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.6 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Simla Cubs by a score of 8-4. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Stratton also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
Bex Seaman made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits (and not a single walk). Seaman has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Seaman was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Stratton let Ethan Bohnen and Jose Gallardo loose on the outfield. Bohnen scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Gallardo went 1-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. The team also got some help courtesy of Gage Levin, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
On Simla's side, T.J. Eurich made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Stratton pushed their record up to 12-6 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Simla, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-5.
As of now, neither Stratton nor Simla have any future games scheduled.
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