Eastern had lost four straight at home dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 0-4 to make it five. They lost 23-5 to the Haslett Vikings. On the bright side, the five- run performance marked the Quakers' highest-scoring match to date.
As for Haslett, they moved to 2-8 with that victory, which also ended their four-game losing streak. Considering their hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
For Haslett's part, they got a massive performance out of Payden Whitmore, who fired off two home runs, six RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-4. Those home runs marked the first that Whitmore has launched this season. Another player making a difference was Riley Wheeler, who fired off two home runs and six RBI while going 2-for-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Eastern will challenge Central at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Haslett, they will venture away from home to square off against Charlotte at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Vikings are facing the Orioles at the right time seeing as the Orioles are stuck on a nine-game losing streak.
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