Floyd extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping them down to 1-11. They came up short against the Melrose Buffaloes, falling 20-10. Even if the Broncos couldn't come away with the win, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
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Adan Nieto and Archer Knox stepped up to the plate in a big way. Nieto got on base in all four of his plate appearances with four stolen bases and three runs, while Knox went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two doubles, and one stolen base. Knox has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Damian Duarte also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
As for Melrose, their record now sits at 5-13. The victory continues a trend for them in their matchups with Floyd: they've now won nine in a row.
On Melrose's side, Trevin Yeary made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Yeary is becoming a predictor of Melrose's success: when he allows at most three earned runs the team is 3-1 (and 2-12 when he doesn't). Yeary was even better at the plate, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with five stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Those five stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Truitt Sallee was a standout: he went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and two runs. Melrose is undefeated when Sallee posts two or more runs, but 1-13 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Haden Bryant, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI.
While Floyd had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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