Pillager extended their losing streak to five on Saturday, dropping them down to 4-10. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Staples-Motley Cardinals. Surprisingly, this marked the fourth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor in this series.
Alex Brandt was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two RBI. Cal Giza was another key player, earning one RBI, one run, and one stolen base.
As for Staples-Motley, their victory was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 15-3. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.2 runs over those games.
On Staples-Motley's side, Cooper Tappe was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out ten batters over 5.1 innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits. That's the most strikeouts Tappe has posted since back in March. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Colbe Tappe, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one stolen base. He is on a roll when it comes to RBI, as he's now brought in three or more in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Elijah Kossan, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Pillager will head out to square off against New York Mills at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Staples-Motley, they will venture away from home to take on Pierz at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
