Jay extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 15 on Monday, dropping them down to 0-6. They lost 20-0 to the Verdigris Cardinals. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bulldogs of the 20-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2019.
As for Verdigris, their victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-2. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 12 contests by six runs or more this season.
For Verdigris' part, Boston Acosta was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. Acosta has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and one triple. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Ethan Hushbeck was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Connor Stump, who went 1-for-2 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI.
While Jay had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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