Thompson Valley extended their losing streak to five on Thursday, dropping them down to 4-15. They came up short against the Severance Silver Knights, falling 17-9. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Eagles have suffered against the Silver Knights since April 26, 2022.
As for Severance, the win (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 16-5. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.4 runs over those games.
For Severance's part, Karson Beidleman looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Beidleman has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Severance got a massive performance out of Finn Wischmeier, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. That's the most RBI Wischmeier has posted since back in March. Colton Matthews was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Thompson Valley will take on Greeley Central at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Severance, they will face off against Wellington at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Silver Knights' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 6.9 runs per game this season.
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