Filer had to endure a five-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Declo Hornets on Friday and snuck past 12-10. Filer's offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.
Bridger Phillips and Brett Paxton were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Phillips pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Paxton pitched 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). At the plate, Phillips got on base in three of his five plate appearances with a triple, a stolen base, and a run, while Paxton got on base in three of his five plate appearances with a triple, a stolen base, and a run.
In other batting news, Filer got a massive performance out of Corbin Lewis, who went 3-for-3 with four RBI and two doubles. The team also got some help courtesy of Aydyn Burns, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
On Declo's side, they got a big performance out of Zane Snedaker, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Kyle Bott was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4.
Filer made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-3. As for Declo, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Filer will look to defend their home field on Saturday against South Fremont at 11:00 a.m. Declo will take on Wendell at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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