Virginia City extended their losing streak to eight on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 2-14 in the process. They lost 9-3 to the Excel Christian Warriors. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Warriors this season, with their most recent loss being a 19-7 defeat on Thursday.
Tyler Battaglia made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and earned one run and four stolen bases.
As for Excel Christian, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-3-1. Considering they have won nine contests by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
On Excel Christian's side, Tommy Schoech made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over six innings pitched. Schoech has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Excel Christian is undefeated when Schoech posts two or more runs, but 1-3-1 otherwise.
In other batting news, Excel Christian let Luc Mandes and Grayson King run wild. Mandes went 4-for-5 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI, while King went 1-for-4 with four stolen bases and three runs. With that strong performance, King is now averaging an impressive 1.1 stolen bases per game.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Virginia City will face off against Mineral County at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Muckers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Serpents have averaged an impressive 10.3 runs per game this season. As for Excel Christian, they will take on Smith Valley at 10:00 a.m. on the 26th.
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