Irving had lost four straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped down to 2-18-1 to make it five. They lost 6-0 to the Nimitz Vikings. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Vikings this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 13-3 on Tuesday.
As for Nimitz, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-13. Considering they have won nine matchups by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
For Nimitz's part, Damien Franco was excellent, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Franco is becoming a predictor of the Vikings' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 8-13 when he doesn't).
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Irving is set to challenge their familiar foe Berkner at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Nimitz will take on rival Lake Highlands at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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