Mohawk was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the Margaretta Polar Bears by a score of 8-7. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Mohawk of the 6-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Kaleb Bish put in work no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched 6.2 innings while giving up three earned (and five unearned) runs off eight hits. Bish has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Bish was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases.
In other batting news, Owen Patrizi was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Travis Geary was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Mohawk's defeat dropped their record down to 10-3. As for Margaretta, their win bumped their record up to 6-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mohawk will take on Pleasant at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The last four games Pleasant has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Margaretta, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Brookside at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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