Sadly, Brainerd is still looking for their first win of the season after ten games. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 20-0 to the Sale Creek Panthers, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Brainerd of the 20-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Sale Creek's part, Gabriel Abbott made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Abbott was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Kole Sivley was incredible, going 2-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was William Powell, who scored two runs while going 1-for-1.
Brainerd's loss dropped their record down to 0-10. As for Sale Creek, the win (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 20-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Brainerd will face off against Marion County at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Marion County's pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so Brainerd's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Sale Creek, they will head out on the road to square off against Oneida at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The timing isn't great for Oneida: they have been struggling with three straight losses at home, while Sale Creek has snatched up seven consecutive wins on the road.
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