Eagle Point extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 1-4. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the West Point Dragons. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Eagles have suffered since April 22, 2025.
As for West Point, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 8-4. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games.
For West Point's part, Aaron Ruiz was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Ruiz has been consistent: he hasn't given up a single earned run in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Ruiz wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kenyer Martinez, who went 2-for-3 with one run.
Coming up, Eagle Point will welcome Henley at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Hornets have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season. As for West Point, they will head out to challenge Shadow Ridge at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
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