Eastside dropped their record down to 7-5 on Saturday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They lost 13-5 to the Fremont Eagles. The Blazers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Eagles earlier this season, when they won 3-2.
As for Fremont, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 10-3. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matchups by six runs or more this season.
For Fremont's part, Cayden Hufnagle was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). Those seven strikeouts gave Hufnagle a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI.
In other pitching news, Alex King looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Colten Guthrie, who went 4-for-5 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted over his last ten contests. Another player making a difference was Bryton Householder, who went 2-for-5 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run.
Coming up, Eastside will take on Edgerton at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Fremont, they will face off against Hillsdale at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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