Byron was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They took an 11-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the New Lothrop Hornets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Byron of the 10-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Monday.
For New Lothrop's part, Hayden Wendling made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Wendling was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with four RBI, two doubles, and a run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kaven Unangst, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-1. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Jayden Martinez was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Byron's defeat dropped their record down to 4-8. As for New Lothrop, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 12 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 19-11-2 record this season.
Byron will be playing at home against Atherton at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for New Lothrop, they will head out on the road to face off against Corunna at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. New Lothrop knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past three contests -- so hopefully Corunna likes a good challenge.
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