Bullis extended their losing streak to five on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 3-8 in the process. They came up short against the Landon Bears, falling 8-2. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bears this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 7-5 on Tuesday.
As for Landon, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine games. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-6 record this season. Considering they have won eight matches by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
For Landon's part, Matthew Rosner was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out eight batters over 5.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Those eight strikeouts gave Rosner a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, James Gibson was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. What's more, he posted two hits, the most he's had since back in March. Luke Hibey was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Bullis is set to square off against their familiar foe Georgetown Prep at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Landon will challenge rival Episcopal at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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