Belpre extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 2-11. They lost 11-0 to the Eastern Eagles. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Eagles this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 4-1 on April 7th.
As for Eastern, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.4 runs over those games.
For Eastern's part, Ethan Edwards made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Edwards has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
In other batting news, Hunter Needs was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. Another player making a difference was Trey Mugrage, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Belpre will challenge Southern at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Eastern, they will take on Warren at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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