Western was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 13-4 to the Frankfort Hot Dogs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Western of the 2-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Frankfort's part, Carlos Lopez was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Lopez has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Lopez was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of his six plate appearances.
In other batting news, Lalo Castillo was incredible, going 4-for-6 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and a run. Matthew Berry was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
Western's loss dropped their record down to 13-4. As for Frankfort, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 10-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Western will take on Rossville at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Rossville is coming into the matchup with five straight defeats on the road, meaning Western will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Frankfort, they will be playing at home against Harrison at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Both teams will come into the match having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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