It was a good run, but Santa Fe Trail unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak in Thursday's second game. They fell just short of the Eudora Cardinals by a score of 11-9. Santa Fe Trail was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Eudora apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played in Thursday's first game.
Luke Edwards was huge no matter where he played even without the win. On the mound, he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Edwards has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single hit in four consecutive pitching appearances. Edwards was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Bryce Torkelson and Chad Robert did some serious damage despite the final result: Torkelson scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Robert scored a run while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Coby Branson, who scored two runs and stole a base.
Santa Fe Trail's defeat ended an eight-game streak of away wins and brought them to 12-2. As for Eudora, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 1-8.
Santa Fe Trail will take on St. Marys at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Santa Fe Trail's pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so St. Marys' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Eudora, they will head out on the road to face off against Baldwin at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Eudora is no doubt hoping to put an end to a seven-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
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