Eldorado extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping their season record down to 4-11 in the process. They lost 8-2 to the Gallatin County Hawks. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Hawks apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2022.
As for Gallatin County, their record is now 10-8. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight matchups by six runs or more this season.
For Gallatin County's part, Casen Steele was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Steele has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one hit in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI and one double. That's the most hits he has posted over his last 11 games.
In other batting news, Talan Smith and Grant Jackson did most of the damage at the plate: Smith went 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double, while Jackson went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Jackson has become a key player for Gallatin County: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 4-8 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaden Downen, who went 1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Coming up, Eldorado will face off against Edwards County at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Lions' pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so the Eagles' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Gallatin County, they will take on Cobden at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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