Uniontown dropped their record down to 13-8 on Monday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They came up short against the Crest Lancers, falling 12-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Eagles have suffered since April 10th.
As for Crest, their record is now 16-9. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 16 matches by nine runs or more this season.
For Crest's part, Kade Nilges and Jensen Barker made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Nilges tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Barker pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, Nilges posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April. At the plate, Nilges went 1-for-3 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run, while Barker got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run and one RBI. Nilges has become a key player for Crest: the team is undefeated when he posts at least three RBI, but 5-9 otherwise.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Henry White, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs. Crest is 11-1 when White posts two or more stolen bases, but 5-8 otherwise. Daylon Nichols also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
While Uniontown had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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