Leetonia extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping their season record down to 5-8 in the process. They lost 8-1 to East. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against East this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 12-2 back in March.
As for East, with the win, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 6-11. They not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since April 14th (when they won 14-7).
For East's part, Francisco Rodriguez Santos was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out eight over seven innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts Rodriguez Santos has posted since back in March. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. He is becoming a predictor of East's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is 4-2 (and 2-9 when he doesn't).
Rodriguez Santos wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Victor Rodriguez, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI and one double. Those three RBI gave Rodriguez a new career-high.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Leetonia will welcome East Palestine at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for East, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Memorial at 12:30 p.m. Someone's luck will take a turn for the better: East has lost eight straight at home , while Memorial has lost five on the road.
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