Skyline had lost ten straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 0-14 to make it 11. They lost 15-0 to the Ellis Railroaders. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, the Thunderbirds' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
As for Ellis, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 11-7. The result was nothing new for the Railroaders, who have now won nine contests by six runs or more so far this season.
For Ellis' part, the team relied heavily on Austin Lopeman, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those four RBI gave Lopeman a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Chance Jimenez, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Skyline will welcome Lyons at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Ellis, they will be playing at home against Scott at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The last five games the Beavers have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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