Eastside had lost four straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 3-8 to make it five. They lost 12-3 to the Fremont Eagles. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Eagles this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 7-2 last Friday.
As for Fremont, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-7. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 8 runs in those games.
For Fremont's part, Tyler Miller was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Miller has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. He has become a key player for Fremont: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 1-6 otherwise.
In other pitching news, Skyler Jack looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
Back at the plate, Fremont let Amari Stigler and Bryton Householder run wild. Stigler went 2-for-5 with two runs and one stolen base, while Householder went 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI. Fremont is 3-1 when Householder posts two or more runs, but 0-6 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Jacob Foster, who got on base in two of his five plate appearances with two runs.
Coming up, Eastside will face off against Edgerton at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Fremont, they will challenge Fort Wayne Snider at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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