If Eastmark was riding high fresh off their 10-0 takedown of Combs on Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Firebirds fell just short of the Walden Grove Red Wolves by a score of 10-8 on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Firebirds have suffered since March 28, 2024.
Jack Rosales made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 4-for-5 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Matthew Kee, who went 1-for-5 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double.
Eastmark has been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 13 matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-13 record this season. As for Walden Grove, their win bumped their record up to 11-9.
Looking ahead, Eastmark will take on Poston Butte at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Broncos have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.23 runs per game on average), something the Firebirds will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Walden Grove, they will face off against Ironwood Ridge at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Nighthawks' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Red Wolves' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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