Eldorado was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Flora Wolves by a score of 11-9. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Eldorado of the 12-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
For Flora's part, Kormik Massie made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 2.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Massie has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Massie was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Jase Moore was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. Logan Atwood was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a home run and four RBI.
Eldorado's defeat dropped their record down to 2-10. As for Flora, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 7-11-1.
Eldorado will look to defend their home field on Friday against Gallatin County at 4:30 p.m. Gallatin County is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season. As for Flora, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Farina South Central at 4:30 a.m. on Friday. The last five games Farina South Central has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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