Borden dropped to 7-8 on Saturday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They came up short against the Silver Creek Dragons, falling 13-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Braves of the 10-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2025.
As for Silver Creek, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-5 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games.
For Silver Creek's part, Breckin Bye was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Bye has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with three runs and one RBI. Those three runs gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Sean Anglin looked comfortable as he struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in March.
Back at the plate, Silver Creek got a massive performance out of Jack Murphy, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs. That's the most stolen bases Murphy has posted since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was Boston Roberts, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Coincidentally, Borden and Silver Creek will both be playing Charlestown the next time they take the field. The Dragons will head out to face the Pirates at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, while the Braves will head out to face them at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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