After a string of seven wins, Fishers's good fortune finally ran out on Saturday. They lost 9-2 to the Hamilton Southeastern Royals. Fishers was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Hamilton Southeastern apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played last Friday.
Jase Ruggles was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Ruggles has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Ruggles was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a triple and an RBI.
In other pitching news, Fishers got a good showing from Owen Backofen, who tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Ruggles wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ben Hammond, who scored a run while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Evan Doran, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Even though they lost, Fishers was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with five doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
On Hamilton Southeastern's side, they got a great performance from Nate McGrath as he pitched six innings while giving up just two earned runs off nine hits.
At the plate, Hamilton Southeastern let Kam Seitz and Kian Kelly loose on the outfield. Seitz scored two runs while going 2-for-3, while Kelly scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Luke Sivak was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Fishers' defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 12-7. As for Hamilton Southeastern, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-9.
Fishers will be playing in front of their home fans against Carmel at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Fishers is facing Carmel at the right time seeing as Carmel is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Hamilton Southeastern, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Lawrence North at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Lawrence North is coming into the contest with five straight wins on the road, so Hamilton Southeastern will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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