Hicksville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They fell 10-6 to the Montpelier Locomotives. Hicksville was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Montpelier apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2022.
For Montpelier's part, Landon Fackler was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Fackler has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive pitching appearances. Fackler was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Jaxon Stahler was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Griffin Cooley was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Hicksville's loss dropped their record down to 1-11. As for Montpelier, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-8.
Hicksville does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Montpelier, they will be playing in front of their home fans against North Central at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Montpelier is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season.
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