Hampshire was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They suffered a tough 9-1 loss at the hands of the Frankfort Falcons. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Hampshire of the 9-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Hampshire saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Conner Wolford, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On Frankfort's side, Kam Bradshaw looked comfortable as he pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Lanson Orndorf, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Jacob Nething, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI and a run.
Hampshire's loss dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Frankfort, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hampshire will square off against Berkeley Springs at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Berkeley Springs is coming into the contest with seven straight defeats at home, meaning Hampshire will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Frankfort, they will head out on the road to challenge Grafton at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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