Goshen extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping their season record down to 5-9 in the process. They fell 8-3 to the Warsaw Tigers. The RedHawks were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Tigers earlier this season, when they won 13-3.
Goshen saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Braxton Cline, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
As for Warsaw, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-6 record this season. Winning may never get old, but they sure are getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
On Warsaw's side, Brandt Martin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on seven hits. Martin has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Warsaw let Grady Nelson and Quinton Brock run wild. Nelson got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double, while Brock went 2-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run. Those two doubles gave Brock a new career-high. Wyatt Stapleton was another key player, going 3-for-5 with two runs.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Goshen will welcome Westview at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Warriors' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the RedHawks' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Warsaw, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Elkhart at 11:00 a.m. The Tigers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Lions have averaged an impressive 6.5 runs per game this season.
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