Wabash extended their losing streak to four on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 7-9 in the process. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Maconaquah Braves. The contest marked the first time this season in which the Apaches were not able to get on the board.
As for Maconaquah, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.8 runs on average over those games.
For Maconaquah's part, Bennett Isenburg made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 12 over seven innings pitched. Isenburg has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one triple. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season.
In other batting news, Devon Murry was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wabash will venture away from home to take on Rochester at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Maconaquah, they will head out to challenge Marion at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Braves are facing the Giants at the right time seeing as the Giants are stuck on a 13-game losing streak.
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