Dayton extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 4-5. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-4 heartbreaker at the hands of the Scio Loggers. If the Pirates were looking for revenge after losing 4-2 to the Loggers when the teams met back in April of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Scio, the win snapped their losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 3-8 record. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since May 6, 2025.
For Scio's part, Arley LeBard made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. LeBard also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Scio is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 1-7 otherwise. LeBard was also solid in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Those four hits gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Scio got a great performance from Liam Fitzwater as he struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up four earned runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). Fitzwater has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Carter Flack, who went 2-for-5 with two doubles, one stolen base, and one RBI. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Haydin Tibbs, who went 1-for-4 with one stolen base and two RBI.
While Dayton had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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