Anclote extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping them down to 4-6. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 12-11 heartbreaker at the hands of the Keswick Christian Crusaders. The Sharks were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Crusaders earlier this season, when they won 11-5.
Sam Fanning was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He pitched 3.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off three hits. That's the fewest hits he has allowed since back in March of 2025. He was even better at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Dylan Dukes made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with three runs and two RBI. Jayden Ortiz was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three RBI.
As for Keswick Christian, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 7-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.3 runs over those games.
On Keswick Christian's side, the team relied heavily on Josiah Loeffler, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs and two RBI. Those three runs gave Loeffler a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Zach Bane, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Anclote will take on Springstead at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Keswick Christian, they will square off against Lakeside Christian at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Crusaders' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Lions have averaged an impressive 7.5 runs per game this season.
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