Briggsdale was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell 8-3 to the Rocky Mountain Lutheran Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Briggsdale of the 16-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Briggsdale saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Tanner Fiscus, who scored a run while going 1-for-4. Fiscus has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On Rocky Mountain Lutheran's side, Blake Harris was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 14 batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). Harris was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing four bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Justus Cunningham was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Isaac Lile, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Briggsdale's loss dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Rocky Mountain Lutheran, they pushed their record up to 4-6 with that victory, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Briggsdale does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Rocky Mountain Lutheran, they will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against SkyView Academy at 3:30 p.m.
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