Block hasn't had much luck against Peabody recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Block Bears will venture away from home to challenge the Peabody Warhorses at 5:00 p.m. Block has given up an average of 12 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Block lost 11-1 to Delhi Charter on Tuesday. The Bears have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Peabody). Everything went their way against Westgate on Monday as Peabody made off with a 14-3 victory. The Warhorses not only won on Monday, but they posted their biggest win since February 10th.
Daylen Gatson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out eight over five innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in February. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing Five bases. while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Peabody is 4-1 when Gatson posts two or more stolen bases, but 1-10 otherwise.
In other batting news, Terry Hullaby was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, six RBI, and two stolen bases. What's more, he posted two runs, the most he's had since back in February. Another player making a difference was Darryl Honor, who scored a run and stole Four bases. while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Peabody's record now sits at 5-11. As for Block, their loss dropped their record down to 2-5.
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