Richmond has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.92 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Saturday. They took a 10-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the East Central Trojans. The Red Devils were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Trojans earlier this season, when they won 9-0.
Carson Rodriquez was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and one run. Weston Jones was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Richmond's defeat dropped their record down to 6-6. As for East Central, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight games. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-6 record this season.
Richmond wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 7-4 win against Monroe Central on the 15th. As for East Central, they have also already played their next contest, a 7-6 victory against Greensburg on the 12th.
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