Globe was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Thatcher Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Tigers of the 20-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2022.
Jaeger Franco was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI. Markitos Franco was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.
Globe's record now sits at 5-10. As for Thatcher, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 6-8 record.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Globe will take on Coolidge at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Thatcher, they will take on Benjamin Franklin in a tournament on Saturday. The Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Chargers have averaged an impressive 7.3 runs per game this season.
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