Patterson extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping them down to 3-8. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost an 8-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Bourgeois Braves. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Lumberjacks of the 4-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2018.
As for Bourgeois, their win bumped their record up to 4-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since February 9th.
For Bourgeois' part, Niko Fandino and Logan Rogers were major factors no matter where they played. On the mound, Fandino tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Meanwhile, Rogers struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Those nine strikeouts gave him a new career-high. At the plate, Fandino got on base in two of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI, while Rogers got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run.
In other batting news, William Brown was excellent, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. That stolen base was his first of the season. Trinity Neal was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Coming up, Patterson will venture away from home to face off against St. Amant at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Bourgeois, they will challenge South Lafourche at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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