Legend was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the Mount St. Mary Rockets.
Legend got a good showing from Jacob Osborne, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Osborne has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Jacob Fladebo and Isiah Berard did some serious damage despite the final result: Fladebo scored a run and stole Two bases. while going 1-for-3, while Berard scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. That's the most hits Berard has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Nick Farley, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one stolen base.
Legend's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Mount St. Mary, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 8-0.
Coming up, Legend will be taking part in a tournament against Mountain View at 9:00 a.m. on Friday. Mountain View is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season. As for Mount St. Mary, they will take on Mullen at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday. Mount St. Mary's pitching crew has only allowed 1.5 runs per game this season, so Mullen's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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