Ascend Leadership was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell just short of the River Mill Jaguars by a score of 11-9. One positive for Ascend Leadership, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Aiden Freitas made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
On River Mill's side, Blake Lutterloh was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over 6.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Lutterloh was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with a home run, three stolen bases, and three RBI.
Lutterloh wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Peyton Tubbs, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Gavin Loy, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Ascend Leadership's loss dropped their record down to 1-8. As for River Mill, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-6.
Ascend Leadership will face off against Southern Wake Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Ascend Leadership is facing Southern Wake Academy at the right time seeing as Southern Wake Academy is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for River Mill, they will head out on the road to take on Chatham Charter at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Chatham Charter is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 12.8 runs per game this season.
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