Kelliher/Northome extended their losing streak to seven on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 0-7 in the process. They came up short against the Bagley Flyers, falling 21-4. The Mustangs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Flyers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
As for Bagley, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-9. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Bagley's part, Ian Phrakonkham made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Phrakonkham was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
In other pitching news, Brett Schwegel looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits (and not a single walk). He is becoming a predictor of Bagley's success: when he allows at most one earned run the team is 2-1 (and 0-8 when he doesn't).
Back at the plate, James Johnson was a standout: he got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. What's more, he posted two hits, the most he's had since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Kamryn Thompson, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and one double.
Kelliher/Northome does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Bagley, they will face off against Laporte at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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