Caledonia-Mumford was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell just short of the Attica Blue Devils by a score of 11-10. Caledonia-Mumford was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Attica apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2022.
Jacob Wiley and Aidan McKay did some serious damage despite the final result: Wiley scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4, while McKay scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Tyler Potter, who scored a run while getting on base in two of his five plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Caledonia-Mumford was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
On Attica's side, Jim Stockweather was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out seven batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and only one walk). Stockweather was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Ethan Meyer was a standout: he scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Justin Stockweather, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a stolen base.
Caledonia-Mumford's loss dropped their record down to 3-9. As for Attica, their win bumped their record up to 8-6.
Caledonia-Mumford will be playing at home against Perry at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Caledonia-Mumford has given up an average of 8.5 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. As for Attica, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Alexander at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Attica is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.2 runs per game this season.
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