Houston extended their losing streak to nine on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 1-10 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Ansonia Tigers. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Wildcats have suffered since April 29, 2024.
As for Ansonia, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 5-7 record this season. The win was familiar territory for they, who have now won three contests in a row.
For Ansonia's part, Lander Shives and Kam Ingle made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Shives tossed 2.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Meanwhile, Ingle didn't allow a single earned run over 4.2 innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Ansonia is 2-1 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 3-6 otherwise. At the plate, Shives went 2-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI, while Ingle went 3-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. That's the most hits Ingle has posted since April 1st.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Asher Shives, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.
Coming up, Houston will head out to take on Fairlawn at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Ansonia, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Marion Local at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Flyers will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Tigers surely won't give up without a fight.
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