Community extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 9-7-1. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 10-8 heartbreaker at the hands of the Mark Twain Tigers. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Trojans have suffered since April 11, 2025.
As for Mark Twain, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 11-8. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.6 runs over those games.
For Mark Twain's part, Eli Snodgrass made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run over six innings pitched. Snodgrass also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Mark Twain is 5-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 6-7 otherwise. Snodgrass was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with three doubles, four RBI, and two runs. He has been hot recently, having posted three or more RBI the last four times he's played.
Snodgrass wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Remington Miller, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Mark Twain is undefeated when Miller posts two or more stolen bases, but 4-8 otherwise. Landen Armour was another, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base and two RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Community will take on Higbee at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Mark Twain, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Louisiana at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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