L.C. Bird extended their losing streak to seven on Thursday, dropping them down to 1-7. They lost 10-2 to the Monacan Chiefs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Skyhawks of the 12-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2025.
As for Monacan, their win was their first in the region, bumping their region record up to 1-3-1 and their overall record up to 3-4-1. That looming 10-2 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
For Monacan's part, the team relied heavily on Nate Taylor, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two doubles. Taylor is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last five games he's played. Another player making a difference was Wes Strickland, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
Coming up, L.C. Bird will welcome Prince George at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Royals' pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so the Skyhawks' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Monacan, they will venture away from home to square off against Midlothian at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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