Prairie Heights was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Fort Wayne Canterbury Cavaliers by a score of 12-11. Prairie Heights was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Fort Wayne Canterbury apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2022.
Matt Roberts made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored four runs and stole seven bases while going 3-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Gavin Garman, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On Fort Wayne Canterbury's side, Andrew Maloblocki and Grayson Achenbach made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Maloblocki pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits. Meanwhile, Achenbach tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Maloblocki has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Maloblocki scored a run while going 2-for-4, while Achenbach scored two runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, JP Rohwer was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-4. Another player making a difference was Jack Landgraf, who scored two runs while getting on base in all two of his plate appearances.
Prairie Heights' defeat dropped their record down to 1-11. As for Fort Wayne Canterbury, their victory bumped their record up to 2-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Prairie Heights will take on Elkhart Christian Academy at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Fort Wayne Canterbury, they will be playing at home against Fort Wayne South Side at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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