It was a good run, but Larkin unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Friday. They took an 8-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bartlett Hawks. Larkin was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Bartlett apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played last Wednesday.
Larkin saw eight different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Carter Novelli, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Bartlett's side, Brandon Pelz tossed a big game, striking out six batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). Pelz has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Austin Daubenmire, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Larkin now has a losing record at 5-6. As for Bartlett, they pushed their record up to 11-4 with that victory, which was their third straight on the road.
Larkin didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 14-4 loss vs. Hampshire on the 13th. As for Bartlett, they will head out on the road to square off against Fenton at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Bartlett is facing Fenton at the right time seeing as Fenton is stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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