Caverna extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to nine on Wednesday, dropping them down to 0-4. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 9-8 heartbreaker at the hands of the Fort Knox Eagles. On the bright side, the eight- run performance marked the Colonels' highest-scoring game to date.
Jackson Corn was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those hits were his first of the season. Mazin Elmahdy was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with one stolen base and two RBI.
As for Fort Knox, the win got them back to even at 1-1. The victory continues a trend for them in their matchups with Caverna: they've now won three in a row.
On Fort Knox's side, Eli Ortega was excellent, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with six stolen bases and four runs. Those six stolen bases gave Ortega a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Angel Santiago, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI and one double.
Coming up, Caverna is taking a road trip to take on Marion County at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Fort Knox, they will face off against Campbellsville at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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