For the second straight game, Garrett will face off against Fort Wayne Bishop Luers. The Railroaders will welcome the Knights at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Saturday just wasn't the day for Garrett's offense. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of Fort Wayne Bishop Luers on Saturday. Railroaders fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Knights since on Saturday.
For Fort Wayne Bishop Luers' part, Garrett's batters probably weren't too happy with Anthony Antonuccio, who pitched a no hitter and racked up ten Ks (he gave up five walks). Antonuccio has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jacob Felger, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Kam Walters, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one double.
The victory was the fifth in a row for Fort Wayne Bishop Luers, bringing their record up to 15-9. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.2 runs over those games. As for Garrett, they have been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 12 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-15 record this season.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Saturday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Garrett has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.3 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Fort Wayne Bishop Luers struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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