Vision extended their losing streak to nine on Wednesday, dropping them down to 1-12. They lost 14-4 to the Melba Mustangs. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against Melba this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 20-0 two weeks ago.
Vision saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kannon Koberlein, who went 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was Koberlein's first of the season. Christian Clement was another, earning one run and three stolen bases.
As for Melba, their win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 18-2. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 14 games by six runs or more this season.
On Melba's side, Jack Emery made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Emery has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with four RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Max Jones, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one home run, two stolen bases, and two runs. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Christopher Herbek, who went 3-for-5 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Coincidentally, Vision and Melba will both be playing Parma the next time they take the field. Melba will head out to face Parma at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, while Vision will host them at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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