Blake had to endure an eight-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 6-2 victory over the Chamberlain Storm on Thursday. The win was just what Blake needed coming off of a 10-0 loss in their prior match.
Alex Levan made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. Levan was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and a double.
Levan wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Elioet Butts, who scored a run while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Ashton Goggins, who scored two runs.
On Chamberlain's side, they got a good showing from Jonathan Palma, who didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over four innings pitched.
At the plate, Kenneth Madrid was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing four bases. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last seven times he's played.
Blake's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-8. As for Chamberlain, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Blake will take on Alonso at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Chamberlain, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Armwood at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Armwood will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Chamberlain surely won't give up without a fight.
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