Antioch was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They suffered a tough 9-0 loss at the hands of the Westosha Central Falcons. The game marked that first time this season in which Antioch was not able to get on the board.
Antioch got a good showing from Chris Cook, who tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk).
On Westosha Central's side, Carson Sieler was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over four innings pitched. Sieler has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Sieler was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
Sieler wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Mason Mitacek, who went 2-for-3 with an RBI. Another player making a difference was Joe Suokko, who scored a run.
Antioch's defeat dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Westosha Central, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Antioch will take on Lakes at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday. As for Westosha Central, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Union Grove at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Westosha Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season.
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